The Illawarra Lake Islands

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TitleThe Illawarra Lake IslandsAuthorIllawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950), Saturday 27 August 1887,Document TypeNewspaperFormatDigitalDate27 August 1887DescriptionWindang Island
Bevan's Island
Picnic Island
Kudjeree Island
Hooka Island
Gooseberry Island
Goat Island

Article suggests Bevan's Island tales it name from A Mr. Bevan who farmed a fishing station on the island in 1843, and resided there with his wife, family and aged father for several years. He was a brickmaker for Mr George Brown prior to this.

DonorShellharbour City CouncilExternal LinkThe Illawarra Lake Islands 1887

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CollectionDocumentsPlaceBevan's IslandWindang Island and Railway RelicsGooseberry Island

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The Illawarra Lake Islands