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Naming Frederick Town
- When
- 1826
- Where
- King George Sound
Lockyer named the settlement Frederick Town, but the name did not gain wide acceptance.
Lockyer named his settlement Frederick Town in honour of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. However, the settlement and surrounding locality were usually referred to as King George's Sound. The name Frederick Town never gained wide acceptance.
Sources
- King George Sound Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
- Albany, Western Australia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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