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Milson Island (ISLAND), NSW Details
History
Robert Milson one of the family associated with Milsons Island is buried in the cemetery on Bar Island.
Description
An island in the Hawkesbury River about 2 km NW by W of Mooney Mooney and about 3 km NE by E of Bar Island.
Origin
Formerly Mud Island was sold to Robert Milson in 1886. MILSON ISLAND - First Mud Island then named after Robert Milson - a settler in 1886. P. 9 (infor. There Must be a River - L. Ollif)
Milson Island (ISLAND), NSW
title | Milson Island (ISLAND) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 38118 |
placename | Milson Island |
designation | ISLAND |
geographical name | |
previous names | Milson or Mud Island |
lga | HORNSBY |
description | An island in the Hawkesbury River about 2 km NW by W of Mooney Mooney and about 3 km NE by E of Bar Island. |
meaning | |
origin | Formerly Mud Island was sold to Robert Milson in 1886. MILSON ISLAND - First Mud Island then named after Robert Milson - a settler in 1886. P. 9 (infor. There Must be a River - L. Ollif) |
history | Robert Milson one of the family associated with Milsons Island is buried in the cemetery on Bar Island. |