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Coombell (VILLAGE), NSW Details
Description
Village on the North Coast Railway line about 18 km south south west of Casino. Population 88 (1961 census)
Meaning
Said to mean bunyip in the water. The bynyip is a legendary creature said to be found in lakes waterholes etc. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library & Richmond River Historical Society. 1983).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Coombell (VILLAGE), NSW
title | Coombell (VILLAGE) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 14005 |
placename | Coombell |
designation | VILLAGE |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | RICHMOND VALLEY |
description | Village on the North Coast Railway line about 18 km south south west of Casino. Population 88 (1961 census) |
meaning | Said to mean bunyip in the water. The bynyip is a legendary creature said to be found in lakes waterholes etc. (Richmond Tweed Regional Library & Richmond River Historical Society. 1983). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
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