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Cana Gap (PASS), NSW Details
History
The name CUNA GAP is mentioned in the boundary description of John Eales Walhollow run. NSW G.G. 1848 page 1233. MAPS. The name CANA is not in the 1862 edition of the county map. Both gap and gully are so
Description
A pass in the range between Duffs Gully and Werris Creek. About 8km north west of the town of Werris Creek.
Meaning
The name may be taken from Cana of Galilee (Johnii et al)
Origin
This is an early name given by the early squatters. It was current in 1848.
Cana Gap (PASS), NSW
title | Cana Gap (PASS) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 10965 |
placename | Cana Gap |
designation | PASS |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | TAMWORTH REGIONAL |
description | A pass in the range between Duffs Gully and Werris Creek. About 8km north west of the town of Werris Creek. |
meaning | The name may be taken from Cana of Galilee (Johnii et al) |
origin | This is an early name given by the early squatters. It was current in 1848. |
history | The name CUNA GAP is mentioned in the boundary description of John Eales Walhollow run. NSW G.G. 1848 page 1233. MAPS. The name CANA is not in the 1862 edition of the county map. Both gap and gully are so |