Colly Blue Gap (GAP), NSW Details
History
George Wyndham formed Collyblu run in the early 1830s (Quirindi Herald Souvenir M/L Q 991.8/H and other sources.) George Wyndham claimed lease for Collyblu 40000 ac. in 1848. (G.G. 1848 page 1244.)
Description
A gap in the ridge forming the south western spur of Colly Blue Mountain.
Meaning
Bad Water (hole) Collie (Colly) - Water Waterhole. (Many sources). B100 - Bad Unsavoury. (Quirindi Dist. Historical Society Members.)
Origin
The name Colly Blue is derived from the run of this name embracing the area and formed in the early 1830s the earliest surviving form of the name is Collyblu. Collyblu Hill is mentioned in run boundary description G.G. 1848 p.1244. Colly Blue Range is the name given on the earliest county maps. Colly Blue Mountain has been long in use.
Colly Blue Gap (GAP), NSW
| title | Colly Blue Gap (GAP) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 13322 |
| placename | Colly Blue Gap |
| designation | GAP |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | LIVERPOOL PLAINS |
| description | A gap in the ridge forming the south western spur of Colly Blue Mountain. |
| meaning | Bad Water (hole) Collie (Colly) - Water Waterhole. (Many sources). B100 - Bad Unsavoury. (Quirindi Dist. Historical Society Members.) |
| origin | The name Colly Blue is derived from the run of this name embracing the area and formed in the early 1830s the earliest surviving form of the name is Collyblu. Collyblu Hill is mentioned in run boundary description G.G. 1848 p.1244. Colly Blue Range is the name given on the earliest county maps. Colly Blue Mountain has been long in use. |
| history | George Wyndham formed Collyblu run in the early 1830s (Quirindi Herald Souvenir M/L Q 991.8/H and other sources.) George Wyndham claimed lease for Collyblu 40000 ac. in 1848. (G.G. 1848 page 1244.) |
