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Nomchong Creek (CREEK), NSW Details
Description
A partly perennial stream rising on Quilty Mountain. It flows generally N for about 3 km into Endrick River.
Origin
Named after Chee Dock Nomchong of Braidwood c1913. Nomchong prominent Braidwood businessman established a timer mill there near the Vines and cut timber for building dredges. Braidwood Historical Society & Jim Sturgiss. Recommended by names review committee 1966.
Nomchong Creek (CREEK), NSW
title | Nomchong Creek (CREEK) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 42601 |
placename | Nomchong Creek |
designation | CREEK |
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lga | PALERANG |
description | A partly perennial stream rising on Quilty Mountain. It flows generally N for about 3 km into Endrick River. |
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origin | Named after Chee Dock Nomchong of Braidwood c1913. Nomchong prominent Braidwood businessman established a timer mill there near the Vines and cut timber for building dredges. Braidwood Historical Society & Jim Sturgiss. Recommended by names review committee 1966. |
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