Blacksmiths, New South Wales

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Suburbs of Lake Macquarie
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Blacksmiths
Country: Australia
State: New South Wales
City Council: Lake Macquarie City Council
Ward:
Postcode:
Surrounded by: Pelican (North);
Little Pelican (South);
Pacific Ocean (East);
Lake Macquarie (West)
First European Settlement: 1948

Blacksmiths is a suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. It is located on the east side of Lake Macquarie, between Belmont and Swansea.

[edit] History

The area unsuitable for development until 1947, when flood mitigation works were completed. Subdivision took place in 1948. The public school opened in 1962.

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History of Blacksmiths