Matong (LOCALITY), NSW Details

History

The name was first applied to a pastoral holding. (Reed 1969).

Description

A town situated between Boggy Creek and Redbank Creek on the south western Railway about 13 km E by S of Grong Grong. Boundaries within the Wagga Wagga Council area shown on map GNB3814. Boundaries within the Coolamon Council Area shown on map GNB 3752

Meaning

For: strong or great. (McCarthy; 1963).

Origin

Aboriginal.

Matong (LOCALITY), NSW
title Matong (LOCALITY)
additional
state NSW
reference 36761
placename Matong
designation LOCALITY
geographical name
previous names
lga COOLAMON
description A town situated between Boggy Creek and Redbank Creek on the south western Railway about 13 km E by S of Grong Grong. Boundaries within the Wagga Wagga Council area shown on map GNB3814. Boundaries within the Coolamon Council Area shown on map GNB 3752
meaning For: strong or great. (McCarthy; 1963).
origin Aboriginal.
history The name was first applied to a pastoral holding. (Reed 1969).
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