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Huskisson is a town in New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven, on the shores of Jervis Bay. It is 24 km south-east of Nowra.
Situated alongside Currambene Creek which serves also as an anchorage and fishing port. Huskisson is a prime tourist destination, with white beaches and crystal blue waters.
Huskisson was named after the British statesman William Huskisson.[1]
In 2006, the population of the State Suburb of Huskisson was 778.[2]
Notable people from Huskisson[]
- Olyroos goalkeeper Adam Federici
- Mayor: Hon. Matthew James Smith
References[]
- ^ "Huskisson". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/name_search/extract?id=MackoeUluj. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Huskisson (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC17553&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
External links[]
- Huskisson, New South Wales is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Huskisson Community Portal
- Huskisson Anglican Church - Located in the heart of Jervis Bay, NSW.
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