Spencer, New South Wales

Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
name = Spencer
city = Central Coast
state = nsw


caption = Spencer Welcome Sign
lga = City of Gosford
postcode = 2775
pop = 298 (2006 census)
area =
est =
parish = Spencer
stategov = Gosford
fedgov = Robertson
dist1 = 25
dir1 = SE
location1= Wisemans Ferry
near-nw = Dharug National Park
near-n = Lower Mangrove
near-ne = Glenworth Valley
near-w = Gunderman
near-e = Mount White
near-sw = Canoelands
near-s = Marramarra
near-se = Wendoree Park

Spencer is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on the north bank of the Hawkesbury River. It is part of the City of Gosford local government area.

Geography

Spencer is bounded by the Hawkesbury River to the south and west and Mangrove Creek to the east. Despite the relatively short distance from the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway as the crow flies, a boat across Mangrove Creek significantly reduces the distance to be travelled. [cite web|url=http://www.hawkesburyriver.com/townships.php?id=MSP|title=Spencer|author=Australian River Traders|year=2006|accessdate=2007-07-18]

History

Spencer is a township presumed to be named for the Parish in which it is situated. Originally this area was known as Fernleigh. The true name origin of Spencer is unclear, but it is believed to be named after George John Spencer, second Earl Spencer (1758-1834), who was first Lord of the admiralty in 1794, and who held this position until 1810. He was a mentor of Lord Nelson, and oversaw many of the Royal Navy's victories over the French. [cite web|url=http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/library/local_history/placenames.html|title=Placenames|author=Gosford City Library|accessdate=2007-07-21]

Economy

The economy is rural based with farming and fishing as its main source of income. Tourism is a growing concern that is based around the history of the area and the beautiful scenery.

References

External links

* [http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/search?SearchableText=spencer link Gosford City Council - Search for Articles about Spencer]