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Burrawang (VILLAGE), NSW Details
Description
A village about 5 km SSW of Kangaloon and about 1 km ENE of Silver Springs Hill. Boundaries within the Wingecarribee Council area shown on map GNB3728.
Meaning
Aboriginal for: wild ducks. (ASA) However: may be inapropriate as was recorded for Cumnock area. Also: wild ducks or any fast animal. (McCarthy; 1963).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Burrawang (VILLAGE), NSW
title | Burrawang (VILLAGE) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 70475 |
placename | Burrawang |
designation | VILLAGE |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | WINGECARRIBEE |
description | A village about 5 km SSW of Kangaloon and about 1 km ENE of Silver Springs Hill. Boundaries within the Wingecarribee Council area shown on map GNB3728. |
meaning | Aboriginal for: wild ducks. (ASA) However: may be inapropriate as was recorded for Cumnock area. Also: wild ducks or any fast animal. (McCarthy; 1963). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history |