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Little Swamp (SWAMP), NSW Details
Description
A flat area of country between Georges Island and Doona State Forest approximately 8 km north west of the village Caroona.
Meaning
literal
Origin
This is an early name. Lake Goran to the north-west was first known as The Great Swamp. Both these areas have been granted in portions and are grazing lands in all but very wet periods. The name Little Swamp is not on county nor parish maps and appears on STM Breeza 1st Edition 1963.
Little Swamp (SWAMP), NSW
title | Little Swamp (SWAMP) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 33912 |
placename | Little Swamp |
designation | SWAMP |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | GUNNEDAH |
description | A flat area of country between Georges Island and Doona State Forest approximately 8 km north west of the village Caroona. |
meaning | literal |
origin | This is an early name. Lake Goran to the north-west was first known as The Great Swamp. Both these areas have been granted in portions and are grazing lands in all but very wet periods. The name Little Swamp is not on county nor parish maps and appears on STM Breeza 1st Edition 1963. |
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