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Brayton (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
Previously known as longreach taking the name of a large property in the vicinity. Due to confusion with the Longreach in Queensland the name was changed in 1913 to Brayton.
Description
Locality about 12 km NE of Towrang. Boundaries within the Upper Lachlan Council shown on map GNB5110. Boundaries within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council shown on map GNB3753.
Origin
The name Brayton is said to have been suggested by a local resident who was a fan of Lillie (?) Brayton a musical comedy star associated with the musical So Long Lettie.
Brayton (LOCALITY), NSW
| title | Brayton (LOCALITY) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 8918 |
| placename | Brayton |
| designation | LOCALITY |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | Longreach |
| lga | UPPER LACHLAN |
| description | Locality about 12 km NE of Towrang. Boundaries within the Upper Lachlan Council shown on map GNB5110. Boundaries within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council shown on map GNB3753. |
| meaning | |
| origin | The name Brayton is said to have been suggested by a local resident who was a fan of Lillie (?) Brayton a musical comedy star associated with the musical So Long Lettie. |
| history | Previously known as longreach taking the name of a large property in the vicinity. Due to confusion with the Longreach in Queensland the name was changed in 1913 to Brayton. |
