Kiama (LOCALITY), NSW Details

History

The blow hole was discovered by the explorer George Bass in 1797 (A-Z of Aust. Towns & Cities).

Description

A town about 3 km S of Bombo and about 8 km N by E of Gerringong. Boundaries within the Kiama Council area shown on map GNB3727.

Meaning

Also: from Kiaremia - meaning fish may be caught from the river. (Anthropological Society of Australasia 1899)

Origin

KIAMA - Aboriginal word - several meanings place where sea makes noise; plenty food good fishing ground; a fetile district; a mysterious spirit; the Creator. (infor. from Blue Haven - Kiama - W.A. Bayley). RAHS Vol 1 P 152162.

Kiama (LOCALITY), NSW
title Kiama (LOCALITY)
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state NSW
reference 30724
placename Kiama
designation LOCALITY
geographical name
previous names
lga KIAMA
description A town about 3 km S of Bombo and about 8 km N by E of Gerringong. Boundaries within the Kiama Council area shown on map GNB3727.
meaning Also: from Kiaremia - meaning fish may be caught from the river. (Anthropological Society of Australasia 1899)
origin KIAMA - Aboriginal word - several meanings place where sea makes noise; plenty food good fishing ground; a fetile district; a mysterious spirit; the Creator. (infor. from Blue Haven - Kiama - W.A. Bayley). RAHS Vol 1 P 152162.
history The blow hole was discovered by the explorer George Bass in 1797 (A-Z of Aust. Towns & Cities).
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