Duck River (CREEK), NSW Details

Description

A watercourse about 11.5 km long. It rises from a drain in the suburb of Birrong and flows generally N then ENE into Parramatta River.

Origin

So named in 1788 due to abundance of ducks in the area. P. 325. (information from RAHS Journal Vol 31 Pt 5)

Duck River (CREEK), NSW
title Duck River (CREEK)
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state NSW
reference 69403
placename Duck River
designation CREEK
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lga AUBURN
description A watercourse about 11.5 km long. It rises from a drain in the suburb of Birrong and flows generally N then ENE into Parramatta River.
meaning
origin So named in 1788 due to abundance of ducks in the area. P. 325. (information from RAHS Journal Vol 31 Pt 5)
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