Slip Island (ISLAND), NSW Details

Description

An island situated on the Myall River in the suburb of Tea Gardens.

Origin

In 1913 Henry Engel took out a lease on the island so he could construct a large slipway on which to build substantial boats. This provided employment for a large group of local men from the Tea Gardens area. The island was commonly known as Slip Island. (Source: Rex Hill)

Slip Island (ISLAND), NSW
title Slip Island (ISLAND)
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state NSW
reference 82791
placename Slip Island
designation ISLAND
geographical name
previous names Witts Island
lga GREAT LAKES
description An island situated on the Myall River in the suburb of Tea Gardens.
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origin In 1913 Henry Engel took out a lease on the island so he could construct a large slipway on which to build substantial boats. This provided employment for a large group of local men from the Tea Gardens area. The island was commonly known as Slip Island. (Source: Rex Hill)
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