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Joshua Porter Reserve (RESERVE), NSW Details
Description
A reserve on the SE foreshores of Chain Valley Bay. The western boundary being Bridge Avenue Jetty the eastern boundary being a point between Elabana and Elsinore Avenues including the boat ramp and playground equipment.
Origin
Named in memory of Special Air Service Trooper Joshua Porter (dob 29.13.1977 - dod 29.11.2006) who was killed in a Blackhawk helicopter when it plunged into the sea off the deck of HMAS Kanimbla off Fiji. Joshua spent much of his youth fishing at this reserve. Source: Paul and Michele Porter.
Joshua Porter Reserve (RESERVE), NSW
title | Joshua Porter Reserve (RESERVE) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 83071 |
placename | Joshua Porter Reserve |
designation | RESERVE |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | WYONG |
description | A reserve on the SE foreshores of Chain Valley Bay. The western boundary being Bridge Avenue Jetty the eastern boundary being a point between Elabana and Elsinore Avenues including the boat ramp and playground equipment. |
meaning | |
origin | Named in memory of Special Air Service Trooper Joshua Porter (dob 29.13.1977 - dod 29.11.2006) who was killed in a Blackhawk helicopter when it plunged into the sea off the deck of HMAS Kanimbla off Fiji. Joshua spent much of his youth fishing at this reserve. Source: Paul and Michele Porter. |
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