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Campbelltown (CITY), NSW Details
Description
A city about 10km SW of Macquarie Fields and about 6km N of Wedderburn
Origin
Campbelltown was named by Governor Macquarie in 1820 in honour of his wifes Maiden name. Originally Dharawal Aboriginal land. (Appleton; 1992).
Campbelltown (CITY), NSW
title | Campbelltown (CITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 10872 |
placename | Campbelltown |
designation | CITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | CAMPBELLTOWN |
description | A city about 10km SW of Macquarie Fields and about 6km N of Wedderburn |
meaning | |
origin | Campbelltown was named by Governor Macquarie in 1820 in honour of his wifes Maiden name. Originally Dharawal Aboriginal land. (Appleton; 1992). |
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