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Devines Hill (HILL), NSW Details
Description
A hill bounded by Warrambool Road Tongarra Drive and Weeronga Way Ocean Shores.
Origin
Named after the Devine family who were early pioneers in the area. Matthew Devine owned land in the area from 1890 to 1921. He built and operated the first punt across the Brunswick River. In 1911 John Francis (Frank) Devine became the owner of the land on which this hill is located. (More information on file GNB4444)
Devines Hill (HILL), NSW
| title | Devines Hill (HILL) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 79793 |
| placename | Devines Hill |
| designation | HILL |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | BYRON |
| description | A hill bounded by Warrambool Road Tongarra Drive and Weeronga Way Ocean Shores. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named after the Devine family who were early pioneers in the area. Matthew Devine owned land in the area from 1890 to 1921. He built and operated the first punt across the Brunswick River. In 1911 John Francis (Frank) Devine became the owner of the land on which this hill is located. (More information on file GNB4444) |
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