Coombs, Australian Capital Territory

Coombs
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Coordinates 35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E / 35.3189083°S 149.0448194°ECoordinates: 35°19′8.07″S 149°2′41.35″E / 35.3189083°S 149.0448194°E
Gazetted 27 July 2010[1]
Postcode(s) 2611
Location 10 km (6 mi) W of Canberra City
District Molonglo Valley
Territory electorate(s) Molonglo
Federal Division(s) Canberra
Website Coombs
Suburbs around Coombs:
Molonglo Molonglo
Wright Coombs
Duffy Holder North Weston

Coombs (postcode: 2611) is a suburb currently under development in the Molonglo Valley district of Canberra, located within the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is named in honour of H. C. "Nugget" Coombs, a prominent public servant, economist, and the first Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.[2]

Geology

References

  1. "Search for street and suburb names: Coombs". Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate. ACT Government. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
  2. Downie, Graham (3 January 2008). "Suburbs named in new district". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 23 December 2009.

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