Jewells, New South Wales

The suburb was named for John Jewell, who used to lead hunting parties in Jewells Swamp, which was home to waterfowl, kangaroo and emu. The swamp and Jewells Beach were used for a commando training course in World War II. The public school opened in 1977. Jewells Plaza Shopping Centre opened in 1982.

References

↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Jewells (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 February 2014.

External links

History of Jewells (Lake Macquarie City Library)

Coordinates: 33°01′23″S 151°41′35″E / 33.023°S 151.693°E / -33.023; 151.693

Towns, suburbs and localities of the City of Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region, New South Wales

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