Ngarri-Li Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
History
This name was suggested by Ms Wendy Smyth of South Tamworth. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) sought approval from its Kamilaroi Regional Council and this has been given.
Description
A reserve in South Tamworth. It is within a remnant parcel of a road reserve at the northern end of the Hermitage cul-de-sac.
Meaning
The seating within the park is a circular arrangement which is in keeping with the Aboriginal custom to discuss business and other issues. Ngarri-li means `to sit down`. (Gamilaraay Language Dictionary supplied to Ms Smyth by ATSIC NSW State Office)
Origin
Aboriginal. From the language of the local Gamilaraay (also known as the Kamilaroi) people. An Aboriginal name was selected in recognition and respect for these people who lived in harmony with nature in this area for over 40000 years. (Gamilaraay Language Dictionary)
Ngarri-Li Park (RESERVE), NSW
| title | Ngarri-Li Park (RESERVE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 80344 |
| placename | Ngarri-Li Park |
| designation | RESERVE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | TAMWORTH REGIONAL |
| description | A reserve in South Tamworth. It is within a remnant parcel of a road reserve at the northern end of the Hermitage cul-de-sac. |
| meaning | The seating within the park is a circular arrangement which is in keeping with the Aboriginal custom to discuss business and other issues. Ngarri-li means `to sit down`. (Gamilaraay Language Dictionary supplied to Ms Smyth by ATSIC NSW State Office) |
| origin | Aboriginal. From the language of the local Gamilaraay (also known as the Kamilaroi) people. An Aboriginal name was selected in recognition and respect for these people who lived in harmony with nature in this area for over 40000 years. (Gamilaraay Language Dictionary) |
| history | This name was suggested by Ms Wendy Smyth of South Tamworth. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) sought approval from its Kamilaroi Regional Council and this has been given. |
