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10:46 pm, November 15, 2018
Neutral Bay (BAY), NSW Details
Description
A bay within Port Jackson about 3 km SE of St Leonards.
Origin
Govenor Phillip named the bay after directing that all foreign ships entering the harbour should anchor in a neutral place. [John Thogersen Sydney Harbour Its Place Names]
Neutral Bay (BAY), NSW
| title | Neutral Bay (BAY) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 42069 |
| placename | Neutral Bay |
| designation | BAY |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | Neutral Harbour or Wurri-Birri Bay |
| lga | NORTH SYDNEY |
| description | A bay within Port Jackson about 3 km SE of St Leonards. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Govenor Phillip named the bay after directing that all foreign ships entering the harbour should anchor in a neutral place. [John Thogersen Sydney Harbour Its Place Names] |
| history |
