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Broken Bay (BAY), NSW Details
History
Sighted by Captain Cook on 7 May 1770. (Reed 1969).
Description
An estuary which is entered between Barrenjoey Head and Box Head. Within it lies Pittwater Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Waters.
Origin
Named by Capt. Cook because of the broken land nature of the bay. (Information from Dee Why to Barrenjoey and Pittwater - Charles Swancott) P2. RAHS Journal Vol 12 Pt1) P7.
Broken Bay (BAY), NSW
| title | Broken Bay (BAY) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 9430 |
| placename | Broken Bay |
| designation | BAY |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | GOSFORD |
| description | An estuary which is entered between Barrenjoey Head and Box Head. Within it lies Pittwater Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Waters. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named by Capt. Cook because of the broken land nature of the bay. (Information from Dee Why to Barrenjoey and Pittwater - Charles Swancott) P2. RAHS Journal Vol 12 Pt1) P7. |
| history | Sighted by Captain Cook on 7 May 1770. (Reed 1969). |
