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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) |
| additional | |
| 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). |
