Box 4 Folder 2: New South Wales place names, 1899-1903 - Page 23

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                                                                               Ryde
                                                                               Eastern District

Colah -                           Anger

Kuringgai Chase -     Hunting ground of a tribe of that name

Pitonga Creek -           Pita Snare) Tonga a Mangrove tree, on
                                                 account of the Mangrove
                                                 growing there and an
                                                 accident having occured through same.

Marra Marra Creek -   Named after an Aboriginal

Weemala -                               A big look-out

Berowra -                                   The meaning of this name
                                                     cannot be obtained. There are no Aboriginals in
                                                     this district and the oldest residents are
                                                       unable to furnish any information  

W.E Lenthall Esq                                                                                                                 John Ross
Acting Superintendent of Police                                                                         Snr Const
Eastern District                                                                                                                       Ryde Police District      
                                                                                                                                                                     9th September 1899.