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Durigan Lookout (POINT), NSW Details
Description
A point on the McPherson Range about 9 km WNW of Tyalgum.
Meaning
Also: from Gidhabal darigan for bone. (M.Sharpe). Also: possibly from Gidhabal darga:n for wild ginger plant? (M.Sharpe)
Origin
From Aboriginal word for a lead guide or landmark recorded by Surveyor Roberts.(Rich.Twd.Reg.Lib.1984)
Durigan Lookout (POINT), NSW
title | Durigan Lookout (POINT) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 16933 |
placename | Durigan Lookout |
designation | POINT |
geographical name | |
previous names | Point Lookout |
lga | TWEED |
description | A point on the McPherson Range about 9 km WNW of Tyalgum. |
meaning | Also: from Gidhabal darigan for bone. (M.Sharpe). Also: possibly from Gidhabal darga:n for wild ginger plant? (M.Sharpe) |
origin | From Aboriginal word for a lead guide or landmark recorded by Surveyor Roberts.(Rich.Twd.Reg.Lib.1984) |
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