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Curban (LOCALITY), NSW Details
Description
A locality about 19 km W of Biddon and about 10 km N by W of Kamber. The position of the centre of locality was changed after 1955 flood washed away most buildings which were situated on the eastern bank of the Castlereagh River. Boundaries determined 18 Sep 1992 as per GNB3076.
Meaning
Aboriginal: Large carck in the ground or stuck between two trees (Reed 1969).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Curban (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Curban (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 15481 |
placename | Curban |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | GILGANDRA |
description | A locality about 19 km W of Biddon and about 10 km N by W of Kamber. The position of the centre of locality was changed after 1955 flood washed away most buildings which were situated on the eastern bank of the Castlereagh River. Boundaries determined 18 Sep 1992 as per GNB3076. |
meaning | Aboriginal: Large carck in the ground or stuck between two trees (Reed 1969). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history |