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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) |
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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. |
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