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Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
The Davidson whaling station was the longest operating whaling station in Australia.
Description
A reserve of Brierly Point about 5 km S by E of Eden and about 2 km WSW of Jews Head.
Origin
Named after Alexander Davidson who purchased land at Kiah Inlet in 1851 and commenced whaling from inside that inlet.
Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 16125 |
| placename | Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | BEGA VALLEY |
| description | A reserve of Brierly Point about 5 km S by E of Eden and about 2 km WSW of Jews Head. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named after Alexander Davidson who purchased land at Kiah Inlet in 1851 and commenced whaling from inside that inlet. |
| history | The Davidson whaling station was the longest operating whaling station in Australia. |
