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Lake baths, Speers Point
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Speers Point was named after wealthy business man and Sydney alderman, William Speer, who purchased 1280 acres there in 1870. Speers Point became a popular picnic and swimming area in the early 20th century. In 1900 swimming baths were provided, although it was to be another two years before a grant of £100 was provided for a dressing shed 'of sorts'.
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