Gymea (SUBURB), NSW Details

Description

A suburb about 2.5 km E of Sutherland.

Meaning

Also: Probably a Dharuk Aboriginal term for the gigantic lily doryanthes excelsa which is abundant in the area. (Appleton; 1992). Also: a giant lily or a small bird. (McCarthy; 1963).

Origin

Aboriginal. GYMEA - Named by W.A. B. Greaves - a government surveyor in 1855 - native name meaning giant lily. P 53. Infor. from The Story of Port Hacking Cronulla & Sutherland Shire - F. Cridland)

Gymea (SUBURB), NSW
title Gymea (SUBURB)
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state NSW
reference 22716
placename Gymea
designation SUBURB
geographical name
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lga SUTHERLAND SHIRE
description A suburb about 2.5 km E of Sutherland.
meaning Also: Probably a Dharuk Aboriginal term for the gigantic lily doryanthes excelsa which is abundant in the area. (Appleton; 1992). Also: a giant lily or a small bird. (McCarthy; 1963).
origin Aboriginal. GYMEA - Named by W.A. B. Greaves - a government surveyor in 1855 - native name meaning giant lily. P 53. Infor. from The Story of Port Hacking Cronulla & Sutherland Shire - F. Cridland)
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