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Wee Waa (LOCALITY), NSW Details
Description
A town about 15 km E by S of Merah North and about 22 km E by S of Carbeen. Boundaries within the Narrabri Council area shown on map GNB3792.
Meaning
Probably derived from Kamilaroi language of the area wii thought to mean fire and waa meaning throw away. (Appleton; 1992). Also; fire cast away. (McCarthy; 1963). Also: firewater (M.Sharpe)
Origin
Aboriginal.
Wee Waa (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Wee Waa (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 63892 |
placename | Wee Waa |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | NARRABRI |
description | A town about 15 km E by S of Merah North and about 22 km E by S of Carbeen. Boundaries within the Narrabri Council area shown on map GNB3792. |
meaning | Probably derived from Kamilaroi language of the area wii thought to mean fire and waa meaning throw away. (Appleton; 1992). Also; fire cast away. (McCarthy; 1963). Also: firewater (M.Sharpe) |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history |