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Merri Creek (STREAM), NSW Details
History
No record located. MAPS. The name is not on county maps. Appears on STM Emblem 1st Edition 1965.
Description
Non perennial stream which rises on the northern slopes of Snowden Mountain flows north and north east to its junction with Goonoo Creek.
Meaning
This name might have been brought in by a late settler but if it is a N.S.W. Aboriginal word that most likely is:- Welchman Baylis
Origin
Not traced. Local enquiry advisable.
Merri Creek (STREAM), NSW
| title | Merri Creek (STREAM) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 37310 |
| placename | Merri Creek |
| designation | STREAM |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | TAMWORTH REGIONAL |
| description | Non perennial stream which rises on the northern slopes of Snowden Mountain flows north and north east to its junction with Goonoo Creek. |
| meaning | This name might have been brought in by a late settler but if it is a N.S.W. Aboriginal word that most likely is:- Welchman Baylis |
| origin | Not traced. Local enquiry advisable. |
| history | No record located. MAPS. The name is not on county maps. Appears on STM Emblem 1st Edition 1965. |
