Gilgandra (LOCALITY), NSW Details

Description

A town about 8 km WNW of Eringanerin and about 9 km SE by S of Kamber. Boundaries determined 18 Sep 1992 as per GNB3076.

Meaning

Derived from Wiradhuri and Kamilaroi gilgai for waterhole with suffix dra for with. This has sometimes been translated as long waterhole and may be related to fact that town stands on Castlereagh River. (Appleton; 1992).

Origin

Aboriginal. Also: form Kalagandra for long waterhole. (McCarthy; 1963).

Gilgandra (LOCALITY), NSW
title Gilgandra (LOCALITY)
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state NSW
reference 20309
placename Gilgandra
designation LOCALITY
geographical name
previous names Carlgandra
lga GILGANDRA
description A town about 8 km WNW of Eringanerin and about 9 km SE by S of Kamber. Boundaries determined 18 Sep 1992 as per GNB3076.
meaning Derived from Wiradhuri and Kamilaroi gilgai for waterhole with suffix dra for with. This has sometimes been translated as long waterhole and may be related to fact that town stands on Castlereagh River. (Appleton; 1992).
origin Aboriginal. Also: form Kalagandra for long waterhole. (McCarthy; 1963).
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