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Abbotsford (SUBURB), NSW Details
History
Abbotsford was first known by the Aboriginal name Bigi Bigi. (Information supplied by Drummoyne Council)
Description
A suburb about 1 km N of Five Dock and about 5 km SSE of Ryde. Boundaries within Canada Bay City Council area shown on map GNB3555.
Origin
There are two theories about the origin of this name. 1: It was named after Sir Walter Scotts home in Scotland or 2: It was named after the estate of Sir Arthur Renwick. (P.324 RAHS Journal Vol 31 Pt5).
Abbotsford (SUBURB), NSW
title | Abbotsford (SUBURB) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 1437 |
placename | Abbotsford |
designation | SUBURB |
geographical name | |
previous names | Bigi Bigi |
lga | CANADA BAY |
description | A suburb about 1 km N of Five Dock and about 5 km SSE of Ryde. Boundaries within Canada Bay City Council area shown on map GNB3555. |
meaning | |
origin | There are two theories about the origin of this name. 1: It was named after Sir Walter Scotts home in Scotland or 2: It was named after the estate of Sir Arthur Renwick. (P.324 RAHS Journal Vol 31 Pt5). |
history | Abbotsford was first known by the Aboriginal name Bigi Bigi. (Information supplied by Drummoyne Council) |