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Midginbil (LOCALITY), NSW Details
History
Originally known as Perch Creek. The name was changed by the PMG.
Description
A locality on Perch Creek bounded by the Nightcap Range in the south. It is about 24 km WNW of Mullumbimby. Boundaries within the Tweed Council area shown on map GNB3810.
Meaning
From the Bandjalung-Yugambeh dialect chain word terragarn a small palm tree also called the midgeen. Source: Bray.J. Place Names List c1900.
Origin
Aboriginal.
Midginbil (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Midginbil (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 37802 |
placename | Midginbil |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | TWEED |
description | A locality on Perch Creek bounded by the Nightcap Range in the south. It is about 24 km WNW of Mullumbimby. Boundaries within the Tweed Council area shown on map GNB3810. |
meaning | From the Bandjalung-Yugambeh dialect chain word terragarn a small palm tree also called the midgeen. Source: Bray.J. Place Names List c1900. |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history | Originally known as Perch Creek. The name was changed by the PMG. |