Parramatta (CITY), NSW Details

Description

A city on the south shore of Parramatta River about 11 km WNW of Strathfield.

Meaning

Said to be a Dharuk Aboriginal term for head of the river (not veri- fied). (Appleton; 1992). Also: place where the eels lie down; dark jungle head of a river. (McCarthy. 1963).

Origin

PARRAMATTA - Odd Bits in the History of P. 117-130 Founding of P. 353 -378. (Infor. from RAHS Journal Vol 1 Part 7 - Vol 12 Part 6. Aboriginal.

Parramatta (CITY), NSW
title Parramatta (CITY)
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state NSW
reference 45102
placename Parramatta
designation CITY
geographical name
previous names Rose Hill
lga PARRAMATTA
description A city on the south shore of Parramatta River about 11 km WNW of Strathfield.
meaning Said to be a Dharuk Aboriginal term for head of the river (not veri- fied). (Appleton; 1992). Also: place where the eels lie down; dark jungle head of a river. (McCarthy. 1963).
origin PARRAMATTA - Odd Bits in the History of P. 117-130 Founding of P. 353 -378. (Infor. from RAHS Journal Vol 1 Part 7 - Vol 12 Part 6. Aboriginal.
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