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Port Macquarie (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
founded as a convict settlement in 1821 and one of the oldest towns in the state. (A-Z of Aust. Towns & Cities)
Description
A town on the North Coast about 24 km by road East of the town of Wauchope. Boundaries within the Hastings Council area shown on map GNB3772.
Origin
PORT MACQUARIE: RAHSJ - Early History of Vol 1 pt 10 page 201 in 1821 (illus) in 1829 (illus) Vol 21 Pt 164. A survey of PM from its Settlement to the Present Day by F.A. Cadell Vol 22 Pt 6 Page 377. The Port of:
Port Macquarie (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Port Macquarie (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 47161 |
placename | Port Macquarie |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | HASTINGS |
description | A town on the North Coast about 24 km by road East of the town of Wauchope. Boundaries within the Hastings Council area shown on map GNB3772. |
meaning | |
origin | PORT MACQUARIE: RAHSJ - Early History of Vol 1 pt 10 page 201 in 1821 (illus) in 1829 (illus) Vol 21 Pt 164. A survey of PM from its Settlement to the Present Day by F.A. Cadell Vol 22 Pt 6 Page 377. The Port of: |
history | founded as a convict settlement in 1821 and one of the oldest towns in the state. (A-Z of Aust. Towns & Cities) |