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Paterson River (RIVER), NSW Details
Description
Mostly perennial stream rising on Barrington Tops about 3.5 km west by north of Careys Peak. It flows generally south and south east for about 100 km into the Hunter River between Hinton and Morpeth.
Meaning
Named After Colonel William Paterson.
Origin
PATERSON RIVER - named by Gov. King after Lt. Col. Paterson in 1801. (Infr. from RAHS Journal Vol 39 Pt 3 Vol 1 P. 176.
Paterson River (RIVER), NSW
title | Paterson River (RIVER) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 45212 |
placename | Paterson River |
designation | RIVER |
geographical name | |
previous names | Yimmang River; Cedar Arms River |
lga | DUNGOG |
description | Mostly perennial stream rising on Barrington Tops about 3.5 km west by north of Careys Peak. It flows generally south and south east for about 100 km into the Hunter River between Hinton and Morpeth. |
meaning | Named After Colonel William Paterson. |
origin | PATERSON RIVER - named by Gov. King after Lt. Col. Paterson in 1801. (Infr. from RAHS Journal Vol 39 Pt 3 Vol 1 P. 176. |
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