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Burrangong (LOCALITY), NSW Details
Description
Village about 4 km NW of Young. Boundaries within Shire of Young shown on map marked GNB 3698
Meaning
Burrangong: Aboriginal word meaning bad water. (ASA Wyalong papers 26 Oct 1899) Also: hunting grounds or bad or bitter taste. (McCarthy; 1963).
Origin
Aboriginal.
Burrangong (LOCALITY), NSW
title | Burrangong (LOCALITY) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 70456 |
placename | Burrangong |
designation | LOCALITY |
geographical name | |
previous names | |
lga | YOUNG |
description | Village about 4 km NW of Young. Boundaries within Shire of Young shown on map marked GNB 3698 |
meaning | Burrangong: Aboriginal word meaning bad water. (ASA Wyalong papers 26 Oct 1899) Also: hunting grounds or bad or bitter taste. (McCarthy; 1963). |
origin | Aboriginal. |
history |