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Coolamon (LOCALITY), NSW Details
Description
A town about 35 km W by N of the town of Junee. Boundaries within the Coolamon Council Area shown on map GNB 3752.
Meaning
A Kamilaroi term meaning basin-like vessel. (Appleton; 1992). Also: a large bear. (Science of Man). Also: gnarl or wooden container. (McCarthy; 1963).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Coolamon (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Coolamon (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 13873 |
placename | Coolamon |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | Village of Coolamon |
lga | COOLAMON |
description | A town about 35 km W by N of the town of Junee. Boundaries within the Coolamon Council Area shown on map GNB 3752. |
meaning | A Kamilaroi term meaning basin-like vessel. (Appleton; 1992). Also: a large bear. (Science of Man). Also: gnarl or wooden container. (McCarthy; 1963). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
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