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Benama Creek (CREEK), NSW Details
History
No record traced. MAPS: Benama Creek is not shown on the 1874 edition of the county map but is shown on later county maps. Benama Swamp appears on STM Emblem 1st Edition 1965.
Description
Perennial stream fed by Benama Swamp. flows N to its junction with San dy Creek.
Meaning
No information located.
Origin
Name was current in 1900. No information traced. Local enquiry advisab le. Indications are that the name is not an early name but it is on t he 1902 edition of the county map - (Benamble Creek).
Benama Creek (CREEK), NSW
title | Benama Creek (CREEK) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 3985 |
placename | Benama Creek |
designation | CREEK |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | TAMWORTH REGIONAL |
description | Perennial stream fed by Benama Swamp. flows N to its junction with San dy Creek. |
meaning | No information located. |
origin | Name was current in 1900. No information traced. Local enquiry advisab le. Indications are that the name is not an early name but it is on t he 1902 edition of the county map - (Benamble Creek). |
history | No record traced. MAPS: Benama Creek is not shown on the 1874 edition of the county map but is shown on later county maps. Benama Swamp appears on STM Emblem 1st Edition 1965. |