Spit Junction, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spit JunctionSydney, New South Wales |
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Bridgepoint shopping centre
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| Postcode(s) | 2088 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Municipality of Mosman | ||||||||||||||
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Spit Junction is a busy area located in the suburb of Mosman in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's part of Sydney's Lower North Shore region. The local government that looks after Spit Junction is the Municipality of Mosman.
A Look Back: History of Spit Junction
Back in 1855, two people named E. and W. E. Brady bought about 3.6 hectares (9 acres) of land in this area. For a while, it was used as a "bush racetrack," which means a simple track for horse races in the natural bushland.
Later, in 1902, the land was "subdivided." This means it was split into smaller pieces to be sold for building houses and shops. Before it was called Spit Junction, this area was known as Trafalgar Square. This name came from a group of shops built where Spit Road and Military Road meet.
Shopping and More: What You'll Find
Bridgepoint Shopping Centre is a small shopping mall right in Spit Junction. It's a handy place where you can find many different kinds of shops and services.
Inside Bridgepoint, you'll find a supermarket for your groceries and other daily needs. There are also special grocery shops, a bookshop if you love to read, and gift shops for finding presents. If you're hungry or want to relax, there are cafés too. You can also find doctors and other health professionals, plus offices.
