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Hillston (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
Originally named Daisy Hill then known as Redbank until establishment of Hillston Post Office in 1869.
Description
A town on the Lachlan River is about 80 km WSW of Lake Cargelligo (town) and about 10 km N of Dirrung. Boundaries within the Carrathool Council area shown on map GNB3745.
Origin
Named after William Ward Hill in 1869. Reference booklet Hillston Centenary 1863-1963.
Hillston (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Hillston (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 23774 |
placename | Hillston |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | Daisy Hill; Redbank; Town of Hillston; Town of Hillston North |
lga | CARRATHOOL |
description | A town on the Lachlan River is about 80 km WSW of Lake Cargelligo (town) and about 10 km N of Dirrung. Boundaries within the Carrathool Council area shown on map GNB3745. |
meaning | |
origin | Named after William Ward Hill in 1869. Reference booklet Hillston Centenary 1863-1963. |
history | Originally named Daisy Hill then known as Redbank until establishment of Hillston Post Office in 1869. |