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Barringun Zero Obelisk (TRIG. STATION), NSW Details
History
In September 1879 John Brewer Cameron and George Chale Watson commenced the border survey westward from this point then returned and completed the survey eastward to the Barwon River.
Description
Located on NSW/QLD Border west of Barringun township. TS7329
Origin
Aboriginal: fish die in the water. (Reed 1967)
Barringun Zero Obelisk (TRIG. STATION), NSW
title | Barringun Zero Obelisk (TRIG. STATION) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 73609 |
placename | Barringun Zero Obelisk |
designation | TRIG. STATION |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | BOURKE |
description | Located on NSW/QLD Border west of Barringun township. TS7329 |
meaning | |
origin | Aboriginal: fish die in the water. (Reed 1967) |
history | In September 1879 John Brewer Cameron and George Chale Watson commenced the border survey westward from this point then returned and completed the survey eastward to the Barwon River. |