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Menindee (TOWN), NSW Details
History
The ill-fated Burke and Wills stayed in 1860 on their journey north (A-Z of Aust. Towns & Cities).
Description
A town about 4 km SE of Lake Menindee about 14 km S by E of Copi Hollow and 110 km SE of Broken Hill. Boundaries in the Central Darling Council area shown on map GNB3747.
Meaning
Derived from Baagandji milhthaka for egg yolk. (Appleton; 1992).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Menindee (TOWN), NSW
title | Menindee (TOWN) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 37163 |
placename | Menindee |
designation | TOWN |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | CENTRAL DARLING |
description | A town about 4 km SE of Lake Menindee about 14 km S by E of Copi Hollow and 110 km SE of Broken Hill. Boundaries in the Central Darling Council area shown on map GNB3747. |
meaning | Derived from Baagandji milhthaka for egg yolk. (Appleton; 1992). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history | The ill-fated Burke and Wills stayed in 1860 on their journey north (A-Z of Aust. Towns & Cities). |