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Eschol (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
Biblical ref. Nummbers Chapter 13 verses 23 & 24.
Description
A locality about 9 km W of Wongarbon and about 5 km ENE of Raymonds Hill.
Origin
This apparently has got a biblical derivation Eumalga probably was the first property in the area to grow grapes. Its name being derived from a French grape region. Eschol was then established as a vineyard. The owner while reading the bible came across the name Eschol which was the name of a place where grapes were grown. He then called the
Eschol (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Eschol (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 17768 |
placename | Eschol |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | DUBBO |
description | A locality about 9 km W of Wongarbon and about 5 km ENE of Raymonds Hill. |
meaning | |
origin | This apparently has got a biblical derivation Eumalga probably was the first property in the area to grow grapes. Its name being derived from a French grape region. Eschol was then established as a vineyard. The owner while reading the bible came across the name Eschol which was the name of a place where grapes were grown. He then called the |
history | Biblical ref. Nummbers Chapter 13 verses 23 & 24. |