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Dawes Point (SUBURB), NSW Details
Description
A neighbourhood within the City of Sydney which fronts Walsh Bay and adjoins Millers Point and The Rocks. Boundaries shown on map marked GNB 3718
Origin
Lt. William Dawes came to Australia with the First Fleet and is claimed to be the colonys first astronomer. He was also instrumental in the first crossing of the Blue Mountains. (Source: Miss HL Dawes)
Dawes Point (SUBURB), NSW
title | Dawes Point (SUBURB) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 16163 |
placename | Dawes Point |
designation | SUBURB |
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lga | SYDNEY |
description | A neighbourhood within the City of Sydney which fronts Walsh Bay and adjoins Millers Point and The Rocks. Boundaries shown on map marked GNB 3718 |
meaning | |
origin | Lt. William Dawes came to Australia with the First Fleet and is claimed to be the colonys first astronomer. He was also instrumental in the first crossing of the Blue Mountains. (Source: Miss HL Dawes) |
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