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Shannon Brook (LOCALITY), NSW Details
Description
A locality about 10 km south west of Casino.
Origin
Named after the river with the same name. The river was named after J.C. Shannon who came from the Clarence and took up Stratheden for Dr. John Dobie in 1842. He camped by the creek hence the name Shannon Brook. J.C. Shannon was known locally as Doc Shannon (Rich.Twd.Reg.Lib. & Rich.R.Hist.Soc. 1983).
Shannon Brook (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Shannon Brook (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 52494 |
placename | Shannon Brook |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | Shannonbrook |
lga | RICHMOND VALLEY |
description | A locality about 10 km south west of Casino. |
meaning | |
origin | Named after the river with the same name. The river was named after J.C. Shannon who came from the Clarence and took up Stratheden for Dr. John Dobie in 1842. He camped by the creek hence the name Shannon Brook. J.C. Shannon was known locally as Doc Shannon (Rich.Twd.Reg.Lib. & Rich.R.Hist.Soc. 1983). |
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