Mount Lewis, New South Wales
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| Mount Lewis Sydney, New South Wales |
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 Mount Lewis Reserve |
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| Postcode: | 2200 | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 18 km (11 mi) from CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | City of Bankstown | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Bankstown | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Blaxland | ||||||||||||
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Mount Lewis is a small suburb, in south-western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Mount Lewis is located 18km south west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Bankstown. The postcode is 2200, which is shared by the neighbouring suburb of Bankstown.
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[edit] History
Mount Lewis takes its name from the highest point in the district at Mount Lewis Reserve on Wattle Street. The origin of the name is unclear but it reflects the height which provides good views west towards the Bankstown CBD, south towards Canterbury Road and east towards the Sydney CBD skyline. [1] Thomas Collins acquired 50 acres of land in 1934/35. [2]
[edit] Commercial Area
Mount Lewis is a mostly residential suburb with a few shops and commercial developments located on Wattle Street. Mount Lewis Bowling Club is located on Waterloo Road.
[edit] Schools
Mount Lewis has an infants school on Noble Avenue.
[edit] References
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- ^ History Suburb Names
[edit] External links
- Mount Lewis, New South Wales is at coordinates Coordinates:
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