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Perry Sand Dunes (DUNES), NSW Details
History
Thought to have remains of Megafauna Fossils which existed some fifteen to thirty thousand years ago. Was Wentworth Shires sand quarry at one time.
Description
An area of sand dunes approximately 120ha located about 5 km west of Wentworth.
Origin
Named after a Mr Perry who was the Crown Lands Commissioner of the area.
Perry Sand Dunes (DUNES), NSW
| title | Perry Sand Dunes (DUNES) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 73943 |
| placename | Perry Sand Dunes |
| designation | DUNES |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | WENTWORTH |
| description | An area of sand dunes approximately 120ha located about 5 km west of Wentworth. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Named after a Mr Perry who was the Crown Lands Commissioner of the area. |
| history | Thought to have remains of Megafauna Fossils which existed some fifteen to thirty thousand years ago. Was Wentworth Shires sand quarry at one time. |
