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Tocumwal (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
Formerly Yabula-yabula Aboriginal land. (Appleton; 1992).
Description
A town situated on north side of Murray River 52 km SSW of Jerilderie. Boundaries within the Berrigan Council area shown on map GNB 3737.
Meaning
Said to be Aboriginal tocumwal for deep hole in the river (not ve- rified). (Appleton; 1992). Also: deep hole. (McCarthy; 1963).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Tocumwal (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Tocumwal (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 59267 |
placename | Tocumwal |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | BERRIGAN |
description | A town situated on north side of Murray River 52 km SSW of Jerilderie. Boundaries within the Berrigan Council area shown on map GNB 3737. |
meaning | Said to be Aboriginal tocumwal for deep hole in the river (not ve- rified). (Appleton; 1992). Also: deep hole. (McCarthy; 1963). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history | Formerly Yabula-yabula Aboriginal land. (Appleton; 1992). |