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Newport (SUBURB), NSW Details
Description
A suburb bounded on the west by the eastern shore of Pittwater and on the east by the sea. Located about 8 km south of Barrenjoey Head. This area transferred from Warringah LGA to Pittwater LGA on 24-APR-92 Boundaries determined 19 Apr 1984 as per GNB2550/D
Origin
Name comes from the period when Pitt Water was the main means of transport to Sydney and a new port was established here.
Newport (SUBURB), NSW
title | Newport (SUBURB) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 42254 |
placename | Newport |
designation | SUBURB |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | PITTWATER |
description | A suburb bounded on the west by the eastern shore of Pittwater and on the east by the sea. Located about 8 km south of Barrenjoey Head. This area transferred from Warringah LGA to Pittwater LGA on 24-APR-92 Boundaries determined 19 Apr 1984 as per GNB2550/D |
meaning | |
origin | Name comes from the period when Pitt Water was the main means of transport to Sydney and a new port was established here. |
history |