East Point is an inner northern suburb of the city of
Darwin
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Common meanings
* Charles Darwin (1809–1882), English naturalist and writer, best known as the originator of the theory of biological evolution by natural selection
* Darwin, Northern Territory, a territorial capital city i ...
,
Northern Territory of
Australia
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East Point, Lee Point and Point Charles all appear on Goyder's original plan of Port Darwin in 1869. This point, the easterly extremity of the entrance to Darwin Harbour has been used for a variety of purposes. It was the site of naval and anti-aircraft guns during World War II (1942–46), a post war golf course and currently a recreation reserve including a pony club and a war museum.
In the the suburb of East Point had a population of 14 people.
See also
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Darwin Military museum
References
External links
Place Names Committee – Place name origins
Suburbs of Darwin, Northern Territory
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