Cambewarra (VILLAGE), NSW Details

Description

A village north of Shoalhaven River about 6 km NNW of Nowra.

Meaning

Cambe = fire Warra=mountain Also: said to come from Dhurga Aboriginal for fire hill or hill on fire. (Not verified). (appleton; 1992). Also: mountain on fire. (McCarthy; 1963).

Origin

Originally Good Dog (settler saved by dog from wild animal) A native name meaning A mountain of fire. P 243. (Information from RAHS Journal Vol 28 Part 4)

Cambewarra (VILLAGE), NSW
title Cambewarra (VILLAGE)
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state NSW
reference 10703
placename Cambewarra
designation VILLAGE
geographical name
previous names Bullamiah
lga SHOALHAVEN
description A village north of Shoalhaven River about 6 km NNW of Nowra.
meaning Cambe = fire Warra=mountain Also: said to come from Dhurga Aboriginal for fire hill or hill on fire. (Not verified). (appleton; 1992). Also: mountain on fire. (McCarthy; 1963).
origin Originally Good Dog (settler saved by dog from wild animal) A native name meaning A mountain of fire. P 243. (Information from RAHS Journal Vol 28 Part 4)
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