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Wangi Wangi (SUBURB), NSW Details
Description
A neighbourhood bounded by Lake Macquarie Wangi Creek and Wangi Road. Situated E of Eraring (neighbourhood) Shown on diagram GNB 2271/B Boundaries defined 31 May 1991 and shown on GNB3506
Meaning
Said to be an Awabakal Aboriginal term for many night owls(not veri- fied). (Appleton; 1992). Also: night owl; evergreen tree; big water. (McCarthy; 1963).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Wangi Wangi (SUBURB), NSW
| title | Wangi Wangi (SUBURB) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 62669 |
| placename | Wangi Wangi |
| designation | SUBURB |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | LAKE MACQUARIE |
| description | A neighbourhood bounded by Lake Macquarie Wangi Creek and Wangi Road. Situated E of Eraring (neighbourhood) Shown on diagram GNB 2271/B Boundaries defined 31 May 1991 and shown on GNB3506 |
| meaning | Said to be an Awabakal Aboriginal term for many night owls(not veri- fied). (Appleton; 1992). Also: night owl; evergreen tree; big water. (McCarthy; 1963). |
| origin | Aboriginal. |
| history |
