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Terania Creek (RIVER), NSW Details
Description
A perennial stream rising on S slopes of Nightcap Range just E of Mount Matheson. It flows generally S by W for about 37 km into Leycester Creek about 5 km WNW of the Town of Lismore.
Meaning
Said to mean: meeting of waters. Namely Tuntable and Terania Creeks which juncture at that spot but the word Terania really means frog. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library & Richmond River Historical Society. 1983).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Terania Creek (RIVER), NSW
title | Terania Creek (RIVER) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 57705 |
placename | Terania Creek |
designation | RIVER |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | LISMORE |
description | A perennial stream rising on S slopes of Nightcap Range just E of Mount Matheson. It flows generally S by W for about 37 km into Leycester Creek about 5 km WNW of the Town of Lismore. |
meaning | Said to mean: meeting of waters. Namely Tuntable and Terania Creeks which juncture at that spot but the word Terania really means frog. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library & Richmond River Historical Society. 1983). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history |