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Spencer

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Central Coast Council NSW, PO Box 21, Spencer, NSW 2775
02 4325 8222

Description

Spencer is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

Spencer is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the north bank of the Hawkesbury River just upstream of that river's confluence with Mangrove Creek. Spencer is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

History

Early British explorers stepped onto a "marshy outcrop" here whilst exploring the East Coast of Australia, and a monument commemorates this, near the kids playground and public toilet.

Spencer is a township presumed to be named for the Parish in which it is situated. Originally this area was known as Fernleigh. The true name origin of Spencer is unclear, but it is believed to be named after George John Spencer, second Earl Spencer (1758-1834), who was first Lord of the admiralty in 1794, and who held this position until 1810. He was a mentor of Lord Nelson, and oversaw many of the Royal Navy's victories over the French.

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Type: Suburbs

Population: 101-1000

Time zone: UTC +11:00

Area: 32.026 km2

Elevation: 0-3 metres

Town elevation: 3 m

Population number: 306

Local Government Area: Central Coast Council

Location

Central Coast Council NSW, PO Box 21, Spencer, NSW 2775

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This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Spencer, New South Wales

Spencer - Localista

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