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Burdett (RURAL PLACE), NSW Details
Description
A locality about 6km WSW of Barragan and about 7km W by W of Waollonbe an Dam.
Origin
Said to have been named after Lady Burdett a major shoreholder in the old nearby mine. Formerly Bony Rocks named in honour of Lady Burdett Cootes. P29. (Information from History of Toogong-Dorothy Balcomb).
Burdett (RURAL PLACE), NSW
title | Burdett (RURAL PLACE) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 70172 |
placename | Burdett |
designation | RURAL PLACE |
geographical name | |
previous names | Boneys Rocks |
lga | CABONNE |
description | A locality about 6km WSW of Barragan and about 7km W by W of Waollonbe an Dam. |
meaning | |
origin | Said to have been named after Lady Burdett a major shoreholder in the old nearby mine. Formerly Bony Rocks named in honour of Lady Burdett Cootes. P29. (Information from History of Toogong-Dorothy Balcomb). |
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