Jewells, New South Wales
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 Jewells |
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| Country: | Australia |
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| State: | New South Wales |
| City Council: | Lake Macquarie City Council |
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| Surrounded by: | Bennetts Green (North); Belmont (South); Redhead (East); Floraville (West) |
| First European Settlement: | 1870 |
Jewells is a beachside suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. It is situated just north of Belmont.
[edit] History
The suburb was named after John Jewell, who used to lead hunting parties in Jewells Swamp, which was home to waterfowl, kangaroos and emus. The swamp and Jewells Beach were used for a commando training couse in World War II. The public school opened in 1977. Jewellstown Shopping Plaza opened in 1982.
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