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Jewells, New South Wales

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Population
  
3,120 (2011 census)

Jewells
  
Postal code
  
2280

Federal division
  
Division of Shortland

Postcode(s)
  
2280

State electorate(s)
  
SwanseaCharlestown

Area
  
6.4 km²

Parish
  
Kahibah

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Location
  
15 km (9 mi) SSW of Newcastle6 km (4 mi) S of Charlestown

Jewells is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Newcastle's central business district on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie and north-east of the town of Belmont.

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Map of Jewells NSW 2280, Australia

History

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

Jewells, New South Wales Wikipedia


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