I've often wondered how Manly got its name. So, this week, I decided to look into a little further. I did a little bit of hunting on the internet and also came across a plaque near the Manly wharf. It turns out that the name Manly comes from exactly what it implies ... 'manly' behaviour. In 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip arrived in what is now known as Manly Cove and was impressed by the 'confidence and manly behaviour' of the local Aboriginals, those belonging to the Guringai tribe. So there you have it, the reason behind Manly's name!
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