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Belgamba (TRIG. STATION), NSW Details
History
None traced.
Description
Minor trig station on Sugar Loaf Mountain. TS825
Meaning
An Aboriginal word. Tyrrell gives;-Belgamba (N.S.W.) means Shield. Bishop (compilation) repeats this. Irish JRAHS Vol 13 gives the same.
Origin
The trig station adopted the name from the nearby Railway siding.
Belgamba (TRIG. STATION), NSW
title | Belgamba (TRIG. STATION) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 3699 |
placename | Belgamba |
designation | TRIG. STATION |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | TAMWORTH REGIONAL |
description | Minor trig station on Sugar Loaf Mountain. TS825 |
meaning | An Aboriginal word. Tyrrell gives;-Belgamba (N.S.W.) means Shield. Bishop (compilation) repeats this. Irish JRAHS Vol 13 gives the same. |
origin | The trig station adopted the name from the nearby Railway siding. |
history | None traced. |