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Varneys Range (RIDGE), NSW Details
Description
A ridge about 4 km long. It lies E of Kara Creek about 6 km W by N of Berridale and 4 km SE by E of Carrot Flat.
Origin
Named after Joseph Varney (23.7.1793-26.8.1890). Granted Certificate of Freedom in 1825. Applied to lease Varneys Station Aug 1839. The Varney family lived on the Monaro only 8 years from 1838-1847 before leaving for the newly established pastoral regions of Gippsland VIC. Source: http://monaropioneers.com/varney_JosephS.htm
Varneys Range (RIDGE), NSW
title | Varneys Range (RIDGE) |
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state | NSW |
reference | 61549 |
placename | Varneys Range |
designation | RIDGE |
geographical name | |
previous names | Barneys Ridge |
lga | SNOWY RIVER |
description | A ridge about 4 km long. It lies E of Kara Creek about 6 km W by N of Berridale and 4 km SE by E of Carrot Flat. |
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origin | Named after Joseph Varney (23.7.1793-26.8.1890). Granted Certificate of Freedom in 1825. Applied to lease Varneys Station Aug 1839. The Varney family lived on the Monaro only 8 years from 1838-1847 before leaving for the newly established pastoral regions of Gippsland VIC. Source: http://monaropioneers.com/varney_JosephS.htm |
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