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==Landmarks== |
==Landmarks== |
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| ⚫ | Seaforth overlooks [[Middle Harbour]] and is linked south to [[Mosman, New South Wales|Mosman]] by the [[Spit Bridge]]. To the west, Seaforth overlooks Sugarloaf Bay across to the suburbs of [[Northbridge, New South Wales|Northbridge]], [[Castlecrag, New South Wales|Castlecrag]] and [[Castle Cove, New South Wales|Castle Cove]]. The [[Garigal National Park]] sits on the northern border. Also there is the 20 metre high statue of Rory O'Brien that was built in the middle of Seaforth Roundabout to applaud his tremendous goalkeeping skills for Seaforth FC. ALL HAIL RORY RULER OF SEAFORTH FC. |
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Seaforth is also known as Michaelsville |
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HI ELODIE, HOW ABOUT THIS FOR A SHOUTOUT!!! |
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everyone in seaforth is secretly in love with Elodie Quintard, the wife of the old ruler, the hairy greasy old man who had permanent bowel touble. |
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| ⚫ | Seaforth overlooks [[Middle Harbour]] and is linked south to [[Mosman, New South Wales|Mosman]] by the [[Spit Bridge]]. To the west, Seaforth overlooks Sugarloaf Bay across to the suburbs of [[Northbridge, New South Wales|Northbridge]], [[Castlecrag, New South Wales|Castlecrag]] and [[Castle Cove, New South Wales|Castle Cove]]. The [[Garigal National Park]] sits on the northern border. Also there is the 20 metre high statue of Rory O'Brien that was built in the middle of Seaforth Roundabout to applaud his tremendous goalkeeping skills for Seaforth FC. ALL HAIL RORY |
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The Seaforth library was built in 1887 and protected by heritage listing by Manly Council in 1995. It stands outside the former Seaforth [[Tafe|TAFE]]. Seaforth celebrated its centenary on Sunday 12 November 2006 with a historical display in the town centre. Seaforth is also the birthplace of the local sporting legend Michael Whittaker, a well known state and national soccer and foozeball champion. But is overshadowed by his Soccer Goalkeeper Rorys O'Brien, who on numerous occasions cleans up mistakes made by Michael Whittaker. Also Rory owns Michael at foozeball, chess, halo 3, boggle which is pretty much everything important to Michael. However Michael just let Rory win but he realy could have beat him if he was trying. Seaforth was also the real birth place of Shakespheare, Donald Duck, The Power Rangers and the cookie monster |
The Seaforth library was built in 1887 and protected by heritage listing by Manly Council in 1995. It stands outside the former Seaforth [[Tafe|TAFE]]. Seaforth celebrated its centenary on Sunday 12 November 2006 with a historical display in the town centre. Seaforth is also the birthplace of the local sporting legend Michael Whittaker, a well known state and national soccer and foozeball champion. But is overshadowed by his Soccer Goalkeeper Rorys O'Brien, who on numerous occasions cleans up mistakes made by Michael Whittaker. Also Rory owns Michael at foozeball, chess, halo 3, boggle which is pretty much everything important to Michael. However Michael just let Rory win but he realy could have beat him if he was trying. Seaforth was also the real birth place of Shakespheare, Donald Duck, The Power Rangers and the cookie monster. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 09:05, 13 October 2008
| Seaforth Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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 Seaforth, view from Castlecrag | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 7,384 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1906 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2092 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 12 km (7 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Manly Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Manly | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Warringah | ||||||||||||||
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Seaforth is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Seaforth is located 12 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Manly Council and is part of the Northern Beaches region.
Landmarks
Seaforth overlooks Middle Harbour and is linked south to Mosman by the Spit Bridge. To the west, Seaforth overlooks Sugarloaf Bay across to the suburbs of Northbridge, Castlecrag and Castle Cove. The Garigal National Park sits on the northern border. Also there is the 20 metre high statue of Rory O'Brien that was built in the middle of Seaforth Roundabout to applaud his tremendous goalkeeping skills for Seaforth FC. ALL HAIL RORY RULER OF SEAFORTH FC.
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Commercial Area
The Seaforth shopping district is located off Sydney Road and offers a wide variety of services, including niche market products. It is also home to the RSL|Balgowlah RSL.
Schools
Balgowlah Boys High School, Seaforth Primary School. It was also home to Seaforth TAFE which was abandoned in 1999. [2] The site has been the subject of controversial redevelopment plans. One such plan is to "transform Seaforth into a structured town centre with shops, cafes, offices, flats and civic space"[3]
History
Seaforth was named after Loch Seaforth and Seaforth Island in Scotland. The land in this area was once owned by Henry Halloran, who subdivided it in 1906.[4]
The Seaforth library was built in 1887 and protected by heritage listing by Manly Council in 1995. It stands outside the former Seaforth TAFE. Seaforth celebrated its centenary on Sunday 12 November 2006 with a historical display in the town centre. Seaforth is also the birthplace of the local sporting legend Michael Whittaker, a well known state and national soccer and foozeball champion. But is overshadowed by his Soccer Goalkeeper Rorys O'Brien, who on numerous occasions cleans up mistakes made by Michael Whittaker. Also Rory owns Michael at foozeball, chess, halo 3, boggle which is pretty much everything important to Michael. However Michael just let Rory win but he realy could have beat him if he was trying. Seaforth was also the real birth place of Shakespheare, Donald Duck, The Power Rangers and the cookie monster.
References
- The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Seaforth (NSW) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "NSW Parliament TAFE closure".
- ^ "Manly Daily article on the future of the TAFE".
- ^ "Land advertisement and subdivision map, Henry F. Halloran & Co, 1908, National Library of Australia collection".
External links
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