Posted in
52
3:02 am, November 19, 2018
Wentworth Creek (GULLY), NSW Details
History
In June 1997 a request to have creek renamed as `Flaggy Creek` was overturned by the Minister. In May 1998 Council proposed a renaming but this was not approved by the Board.
Description
A watercourse about 4 km long. It rises about 2 km SE of Minmi and flows generally NNE into Hexham Swamp.
Origin
The stream flows through portions 6 and 10 in the Parish of Hexham which were granted to William Charles Wentworth in 1839. (Map of the Parish of Hexham in the County of Northumberland)
Wentworth Creek (GULLY), NSW
| title | Wentworth Creek (GULLY) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 64052 |
| placename | Wentworth Creek |
| designation | GULLY |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | Flaggy Creek [R] |
| lga | NEWCASTLE |
| description | A watercourse about 4 km long. It rises about 2 km SE of Minmi and flows generally NNE into Hexham Swamp. |
| meaning | |
| origin | The stream flows through portions 6 and 10 in the Parish of Hexham which were granted to William Charles Wentworth in 1839. (Map of the Parish of Hexham in the County of Northumberland) |
| history | In June 1997 a request to have creek renamed as `Flaggy Creek` was overturned by the Minister. In May 1998 Council proposed a renaming but this was not approved by the Board. |
Wentworth Creek (GULLY), NSW - Map
Add Comment
Other Items in Australian Towns
🪦 2000 - 16 Oct 2022 - Boots
