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Smithtown (TOWN), NSW Details
Description
A town about 7 km E by N of Frederickton and about 6 km N by W of Belmore River village.
Origin
Named in 1877 in honour of Robert Burdett Smith M.L.A. when the post office was established. Valley of the Macleay Page 59. Robert Burdett Smith born Robert Smith 25 Aug 1837 died 2 Jul 1895. Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hastings 1870-1880 and for the Macleay District 1880-1889. History No 41 June 1995.
Smithtown (TOWN), NSW
title | Smithtown (TOWN) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 53491 |
placename | Smithtown |
designation | TOWN |
geographical name | |
previous names | Smith-Town |
lga | KEMPSEY |
description | A town about 7 km E by N of Frederickton and about 6 km N by W of Belmore River village. |
meaning | |
origin | Named in 1877 in honour of Robert Burdett Smith M.L.A. when the post office was established. Valley of the Macleay Page 59. Robert Burdett Smith born Robert Smith 25 Aug 1837 died 2 Jul 1895. Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hastings 1870-1880 and for the Macleay District 1880-1889. History No 41 June 1995. |
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