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Ilford (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
Was Keens Swamp until 1868 when the residents requested a change. The Postmaster General assented to the change on condition that the residents paid for the new Post Office stamp. (fr. Cherry Tree Hill)
Description
A village located about 2 km NW of Mount Misery and 3 km WSW of Mount Fitzgerald. Boundaries shown on map marked GNB 3690
Origin
After Ilford Essex England.
Ilford (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Ilford (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 24656 |
placename | Ilford |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | Keens Swamp |
lga | MID-WESTERN REGIONAL |
description | A village located about 2 km NW of Mount Misery and 3 km WSW of Mount Fitzgerald. Boundaries shown on map marked GNB 3690 |
meaning | |
origin | After Ilford Essex England. |
history | Was Keens Swamp until 1868 when the residents requested a change. The Postmaster General assented to the change on condition that the residents paid for the new Post Office stamp. (fr. Cherry Tree Hill) |