Manly, New South Wales

Manly is a suburb in Local Government Area of Manly Council on Northern Beaches of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

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Suburb - Local Government Area - Manly Council - Northern Beaches - Sydney - New South Wales - Australia

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It is most notable for its beaches, which are popular tourist destinations, and during the 19th and early 20th century Manly was one of Australia's most popular seaside holiday resorts.

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Manly was named by Capt. Arthur Phillip, after his famous encounter with the confident members of the Kay-ye-my clan of Australian Aborigines who lived in the area at the time of European occupation. While scouting for fresh water in the area, Phillip encountered members of the clan on Manly Beach and after a misunderstanding he was speared in the shoulder by one of the clan; to his lasting credit, the progressively-minded Phillip ordered his men not to retaliate.

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Capt. Arthur Phillip - Australian Aborigine

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Transport services to Manly include an efficient Ferry service from Manly Wharf, and bus services to the city and other suburbs.

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High-rise buildings and apartments now line the foreshore; a testament to both the high popularity of the area and the compliance of the local council to the whims of developers.

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The ferry service formerly advertised Manly as "seven miles from Sydney, and a thousand miles from care."

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Manly is blessed by having Sydney Harbour on its western side with calm water, ferry wharf, swimming area, aquarium, sailing and yacht clubs. Yet a short 300 metre walk down the "Corso" lined by shops to the Eastern side is the Pacific Ocean and the famous Manly Beach.

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Sydney Harbour - Sailing - Pacific Ocean - Manly Beach

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