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Tebbutt (TRIG. STATION), NSW Details
History
The Trig station was established in 1940 for the purpose of connecting Mr Tebbutts Windsor Observatory to the states Trigonometrical Survey.
Description
A trig. station about 4 km SW of Pitt Town and about 2 km ENE of Windsor Railway Station. TS4303
Origin
Named after John Tebbutt (1834-1916) who was a pioneer in the field of astronomy and lived his whole life in the Hawkesbury district. For more information see GNB Trig History file GNB4947.
Tebbutt (TRIG. STATION), NSW
title | Tebbutt (TRIG. STATION) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 57504 |
placename | Tebbutt |
designation | TRIG. STATION |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | HAWKESBURY |
description | A trig. station about 4 km SW of Pitt Town and about 2 km ENE of Windsor Railway Station. TS4303 |
meaning | |
origin | Named after John Tebbutt (1834-1916) who was a pioneer in the field of astronomy and lived his whole life in the Hawkesbury district. For more information see GNB Trig History file GNB4947. |
history | The Trig station was established in 1940 for the purpose of connecting Mr Tebbutts Windsor Observatory to the states Trigonometrical Survey. |