Walla Walla (LOCALITY), NSW Details

History

In 1868 a group of 56 Lutherans in 14 covered wagons ans two spring carts set out from the Barossa Valley in search of suitable land. Two months and 1000 km later they settled where the village now is.

Description

A town about 12 km NE of the village of Burrumbuttock. Boundaries within the Hume Council area shown on map GNB3775. Boundaries within the Culcairn Council area shown on map GNB3657.

Meaning

Is probably Wiradhuri in origin but no meaning has been verified. (Appleton; 1992). Also: Posiibly from Wallawalla for rain. (McCarthy; 1963).

Origin

Aboriginal.

Walla Walla (LOCALITY), NSW
title Walla Walla (LOCALITY)
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state NSW
reference 62296
placename Walla Walla
designation LOCALITY
geographical name
previous names
lga GREATER HUME
description A town about 12 km NE of the village of Burrumbuttock. Boundaries within the Hume Council area shown on map GNB3775. Boundaries within the Culcairn Council area shown on map GNB3657.
meaning Is probably Wiradhuri in origin but no meaning has been verified. (Appleton; 1992). Also: Posiibly from Wallawalla for rain. (McCarthy; 1963).
origin Aboriginal.
history In 1868 a group of 56 Lutherans in 14 covered wagons ans two spring carts set out from the Barossa Valley in search of suitable land. Two months and 1000 km later they settled where the village now is.
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