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Doug Mather Reserve (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
A reserve known as Doug Mather reserve was recently covered by the waters of Pindari Dam after its enlargement.
Description
The main recreation area situated about 100m from the southern end of the Pindari Dam wall on Richard Tigh Scenic Drive on the Severn River. The recreation area is about 5ha in area and is well developed with amenities and recreational facilities.
Origin
Douglas Gould Mather (27.9.1895 - 25.5.1970) a pastoralist from Nullamanna was one of the early activists who campaigned for the construction of Pindari Dam in its present location. He was a Councillor on Macintyre Shire Council from 1945 to 1955.
Doug Mather Reserve (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Doug Mather Reserve (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 79259 |
| placename | Doug Mather Reserve |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | INVERELL |
| description | The main recreation area situated about 100m from the southern end of the Pindari Dam wall on Richard Tigh Scenic Drive on the Severn River. The recreation area is about 5ha in area and is well developed with amenities and recreational facilities. |
| meaning | |
| origin | Douglas Gould Mather (27.9.1895 - 25.5.1970) a pastoralist from Nullamanna was one of the early activists who campaigned for the construction of Pindari Dam in its present location. He was a Councillor on Macintyre Shire Council from 1945 to 1955. |
| history | A reserve known as Doug Mather reserve was recently covered by the waters of Pindari Dam after its enlargement. |
