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Wiangaree (VILLAGE), NSW Details
Description
Village on the Richmond River about 12 km N by W of Kyogle. Population 220 (1961 census)
Meaning
Aboriginal Wongarie for camping place pine ridge or a hut. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library. 1984). Also: pine ridge. (Anthrop. Society of Australasia). Also: root of tree. (Anthropological Society of australasia.p.125).
Origin
Also spelt Wiangarie and Wyangarie but originally spelt Wongarie. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library. 1984).
Wiangaree (VILLAGE), NSW
title | Wiangaree (VILLAGE) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 64758 |
placename | Wiangaree |
designation | VILLAGE |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | KYOGLE |
description | Village on the Richmond River about 12 km N by W of Kyogle. Population 220 (1961 census) |
meaning | Aboriginal Wongarie for camping place pine ridge or a hut. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library. 1984). Also: pine ridge. (Anthrop. Society of Australasia). Also: root of tree. (Anthropological Society of australasia.p.125). |
origin | Also spelt Wiangarie and Wyangarie but originally spelt Wongarie. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library. 1984). |
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