Jacob and Joseph Creek (CREEK), NSW Details
History
As above the original name dates from Long Ned Dwyer in 1830 or a year or two earlier. John Eales established Jacob and Joseph run and claimed lease in G.G. 1848 page 1233. (Location of station is an old
Description
Receives its identity at the junction of Spring Creek and Wiles Gully about 6.4 km north of Wallabadah. It flows generally west for about 16 km through the town of Quirindi to a junction with Quirindi Creek at the southern end of the town.
Meaning
Personal names.
Origin
Long Ned Dwyer Loders stockeeper in charge at Quirindi squattage about 1830 discovered and named the creek after two little hills where the creek leaves the mountains which he named Jacob and Joseph. (Quirindi Herald Souvenir M/L 991.8/H). Major Mitchell met Long Ned or Old Ned in December 1831. The name is noted in red ink on 1862
Jacob and Joseph Creek (CREEK), NSW
| title | Jacob and Joseph Creek (CREEK) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 25108 |
| placename | Jacob and Joseph Creek |
| designation | CREEK |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | LIVERPOOL PLAINS |
| description | Receives its identity at the junction of Spring Creek and Wiles Gully about 6.4 km north of Wallabadah. It flows generally west for about 16 km through the town of Quirindi to a junction with Quirindi Creek at the southern end of the town. |
| meaning | Personal names. |
| origin | Long Ned Dwyer Loders stockeeper in charge at Quirindi squattage about 1830 discovered and named the creek after two little hills where the creek leaves the mountains which he named Jacob and Joseph. (Quirindi Herald Souvenir M/L 991.8/H). Major Mitchell met Long Ned or Old Ned in December 1831. The name is noted in red ink on 1862 |
| history | As above the original name dates from Long Ned Dwyer in 1830 or a year or two earlier. John Eales established Jacob and Joseph run and claimed lease in G.G. 1848 page 1233. (Location of station is an old |
