Extract
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| GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES REGISTER EXTRACT | |
| 23rd May 2013 | |
| Reference: | 47174 |
| Placename: | Port Stephens |
| Designation: | Harbour |
| Status: | Assigned 21st January 1977 |
| LGA: | Port Stephens |
| Approx. AGD66 Lat: | -32 42 00 |
| Approx. AGD66 Long: | 152 00 00 |
| Approx. GDA94 Lat: | -32 41 54 |
| Approx. GDA94 Long: | 152 00 04 |
| Topographic Map: | Karuah |
| 1:100000 Map: | Newcastle 9232 |
| Parish: | Sutton |
| County: | Gloucester |
| Description: | A harbour which is entered between Toomeree Head and Yacaaba Head Within it lies Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay, Cromarty Bay, Tilligerry Creek, Big Swan Bay, Little Swan Bay, Karuah River, Balberook Cove, North Arm Cove, The Narrows and Myall River. |
| Origin: | PORT STEPHENS - so named by Cook after Mr Phillip Stephens. P. 306. (infor. from RAHS Journal Vol 35 pt 6) |
| © Geographical Names Board of New South Wales | |
