Woolgoolga (SUBURB), NSW Details

History

Gazetted Woogoolga 1887 (GNB 159)

Description

A town about 26 km NNE of the town of Coffs Harbour. Boundaries within the Coffs Harbour Council area shown on map GNB3749.

Meaning

From Wee-gullga the name of a native plum which grew between the bay and the lake. This plum was about the size of ones thumb say two inc Also: probably derived from Yaygir weilgulga for the red lilly pilly Acmena brachyandra. (Appleton; 1992).

Origin

Aboriginal.

Woolgoolga (SUBURB), NSW
title Woolgoolga (SUBURB)
additional
state NSW
reference 66228
placename Woolgoolga
designation SUBURB
geographical name
previous names
lga COFFS HARBOUR
description A town about 26 km NNE of the town of Coffs Harbour. Boundaries within the Coffs Harbour Council area shown on map GNB3749.
meaning From Wee-gullga the name of a native plum which grew between the bay and the lake. This plum was about the size of ones thumb say two inc Also: probably derived from Yaygir weilgulga for the red lilly pilly Acmena brachyandra. (Appleton; 1992).
origin Aboriginal.
history Gazetted Woogoolga 1887 (GNB 159)
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