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Neilson Creek (CREEK), NSW Details
Description
A partly perennial stream rising about 6 km NNE of the locality of Bandon Grove. It flows generally south-west about 4.5 km into Mulconda Creek.
Origin
Named after a family of early settlers who moved to the area in the late 1840s. William Neilson (11.01.1845-16.05.1918) purchased land at Bandon Grove about 1879 where he ran dairy cattle. He had ten children and his great-grandson R.A Neilson still owns property in the area. (Information supplied by W.M. Lean on 25 November 1999).
Neilson Creek (CREEK), NSW
| title | Neilson Creek (CREEK) |
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| state | NSW |
| reference | 80521 |
| placename | Neilson Creek |
| designation | CREEK |
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| lga | DUNGOG |
| description | A partly perennial stream rising about 6 km NNE of the locality of Bandon Grove. It flows generally south-west about 4.5 km into Mulconda Creek. |
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| origin | Named after a family of early settlers who moved to the area in the late 1840s. William Neilson (11.01.1845-16.05.1918) purchased land at Bandon Grove about 1879 where he ran dairy cattle. He had ten children and his great-grandson R.A Neilson still owns property in the area. (Information supplied by W.M. Lean on 25 November 1999). |
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