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Benama Swamp (SWAMP), NSW Details
History
No record traced. MAPS: Benama Creek is not shown on the 1874 edition of the county map but is shown on later county maps. Benama Swamp appe ars on STM Emblem 1st Edition 1965.
Description
Swampy area at head of Benama Creek about 3.2 km long and 800m NE of Benama homestead.
Meaning
No information located.
Origin
The name may be assumed to be as old as the stream name.
Benama Swamp (SWAMP), NSW
| title | Benama Swamp (SWAMP) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 3986 |
| placename | Benama Swamp |
| designation | SWAMP |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | TAMWORTH REGIONAL |
| description | Swampy area at head of Benama Creek about 3.2 km long and 800m NE of Benama homestead. |
| meaning | No information located. |
| origin | The name may be assumed to be as old as the stream name. |
| history | No record traced. MAPS: Benama Creek is not shown on the 1874 edition of the county map but is shown on later county maps. Benama Swamp appe ars on STM Emblem 1st Edition 1965. |
