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Mount Banks (MOUNTAIN), NSW Details
History
The name was later changed to Mt King George to honour George IV.
Description
Eminence in Explorers Range about 7.2 km SW of Mt Tomah.
Origin
This mountain was first climbed by Geo. Caley in 1804 and named by him in honour of his patron Sir Joseph Banks.
Mount Banks (MOUNTAIN), NSW
title | Mount Banks (MOUNTAIN) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 2500 |
placename | Mount Banks |
designation | MOUNTAIN |
geographical name | |
previous names | Mount King George |
lga | BLUE MOUNTAINS |
description | Eminence in Explorers Range about 7.2 km SW of Mt Tomah. |
meaning | |
origin | This mountain was first climbed by Geo. Caley in 1804 and named by him in honour of his patron Sir Joseph Banks. |
history | The name was later changed to Mt King George to honour George IV. |