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Cob OCorn Creek (CREEK), NSW Details
Description
Mostly perennial stream rising about 7 km north by east of Toonumbar. It flows generally south south east and east for about 18 km into Eden Creek at the village of Eden Creek.
Origin
Said to be a corruption of Cobbigan - an aboriginal name for the native bee - . Reported by Mr. J.M. Britton (retired Primary School Teacher who taugh at Afterlee Public School (formally Cob OCorn) 1929-1933. Mr. Britton regarded his authority as John Clarke on original farmer in the area. 7/8/86
Cob OCorn Creek (CREEK), NSW
title | Cob OCorn Creek (CREEK) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 12931 |
placename | Cob OCorn Creek |
designation | CREEK |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | KYOGLE |
description | Mostly perennial stream rising about 7 km north by east of Toonumbar. It flows generally south south east and east for about 18 km into Eden Creek at the village of Eden Creek. |
meaning | |
origin | Said to be a corruption of Cobbigan - an aboriginal name for the native bee - . Reported by Mr. J.M. Britton (retired Primary School Teacher who taugh at Afterlee Public School (formally Cob OCorn) 1929-1933. Mr. Britton regarded his authority as John Clarke on original farmer in the area. 7/8/86 |
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