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Pemulwuy (SUBURB), NSW Details
Description
An address locality. Boundaries and names in Holroyd City shown map GNB3709.
Meaning
Man of earth. Source: Colin Gale letter 18 Aug 03 file 3709.
Origin
Pemulwuy considered a significant figure in Australian history held in high regard by Aboriginal community. He led active resistance against the British and retaliation for their breaches of Aboriginal law. Gained respect of the British. Gov. King acknowledged Although a...pest...a brave and independent character.... Source: Council ltr.
Pemulwuy (SUBURB), NSW
title | Pemulwuy (SUBURB) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 82036 |
placename | Pemulwuy |
designation | SUBURB |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | HOLROYD |
description | An address locality. Boundaries and names in Holroyd City shown map GNB3709. |
meaning | Man of earth. Source: Colin Gale letter 18 Aug 03 file 3709. |
origin | Pemulwuy considered a significant figure in Australian history held in high regard by Aboriginal community. He led active resistance against the British and retaliation for their breaches of Aboriginal law. Gained respect of the British. Gov. King acknowledged Although a...pest...a brave and independent character.... Source: Council ltr. |
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