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Weddin (PARISH), NSW Details
History
Mountains were used by young Aborigines awaiting initiation. (Applet- on; 1992).
Description
A lands administrative division.
Meaning
Said to be a Wiradhuri term for wait (not verified). (Appleton; 1992). Also: from Widdin for to stop or remain. (McCarthy; 1963).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Weddin (PARISH), NSW
title | Weddin (PARISH) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 63783 |
placename | Weddin |
designation | PARISH |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | WEDDIN |
description | A lands administrative division. |
meaning | Said to be a Wiradhuri term for wait (not verified). (Appleton; 1992). Also: from Widdin for to stop or remain. (McCarthy; 1963). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history | Mountains were used by young Aborigines awaiting initiation. (Applet- on; 1992). |