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| Name of Place as spelt on map | Meaning or Reason Why it was Given | Aboriginal Pronunciation |
| Mogurah | To part | Mogurah |
| Yangar | My Son | Yankar |
| Gerongar | A root possessing medicinal qualities | Gerongar |
| Koona | Do. Do. | Koona |
| Penterong | Do. Do. | Penterong |
| Kurrura | A place frequented by oppossums | Guroura |
| Nijong[?] | That fellow! | Guyong [?](had a contemptuous reference) |
| Wollingurry | The crossing place over water | Wollungurry |
| Pith Thung Nar | A place plentiful with oysters | Pith Thunguh |
| Boomberry | Bombery (Sea Weeds) | Bombery |
| Koonawarra | A point of land covered with smooth round stones | Gkoonawarra |
| Woo Roo | A place where rushes grow in large quantities | Woo Roo |
| Kanahooka | A battle ground | Kanahooka |
| Koong Burry | Sea weed floating on the water | Koong Burry |
| Tallawarra | A slippery place | Tallawarra |
| Illowra | A white fish eagle | Illowra |
| Gerringong | An ambush (refers to one met with in a tribal fight) | Jerrungarngh |
Alfred A Sykes
S: Serg:-
12.9.1899
Current Status:
Completed