Mirrabooka is a
suburb
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on a peninsula east of the town of
Morisset
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on the western side of
Lake Macquarie
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in
New South Wales
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,
Australia
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. It is part of the West Ward of the
City of Lake Macquarie
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local government area
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.
History
The town's name is an
Aboriginal word for the
Southern Cross
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,. The town was formerly known as Mirraview. According to Aboriginal legend, Mirrabooka was once known as ‘‘dog died here’’.
[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1320552/mirrabooka-a-bad-place-for-dogs/] Early industries were timber cutting and fishing. A school operated from 1936 to 1972. The town fell into decline after 1970, but has since undergone a resurgence.
References
External links
History of Mirrabooka(Lake Macquarie City Library)
Suburbs of Lake Macquarie
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