Young (LOCALITY), NSW Details

History

Young stands on what was formerly Wiradhuri Aboriginal land. A town was established there after the discovery of gold in 1860.

Description

Town about 50 km north east of Cootamundra and about 60 km south west of Cowra. Provisional boundaries in Harden Council not yet assigned. Boundaries within Shire of Young shown on map marked GNB 3698

Origin

The name honours Sir John Young Governor of NSW 1861-7. (Appleton 1992).

Young (LOCALITY), NSW
title Young (LOCALITY)
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state NSW
reference 67709
placename Young
designation LOCALITY
geographical name
previous names Lambing Flat
lga YOUNG
description Town about 50 km north east of Cootamundra and about 60 km south west of Cowra. Provisional boundaries in Harden Council not yet assigned. Boundaries within Shire of Young shown on map marked GNB 3698
meaning
origin The name honours Sir John Young Governor of NSW 1861-7. (Appleton 1992).
history Young stands on what was formerly Wiradhuri Aboriginal land. A town was established there after the discovery of gold in 1860.
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