| From Abbotsford to Zillmere, 'Australian Place Names is a fascinating guide
to the meanings and origins of more than 2000 of Australia's best-known place
names. Authoritative and entertaining, it examines not only urban and suburban
names but also the frequently colourful and exotic names of Australia's
far-flung rural communities.
Almost three-quarters of Australia's place names are derived from Aboriginal
words, and in recent years some names have reverted to their Aboriginal form,
the best known being Uluru for Ayers Rock. But many others are named for people
and locations well-known in distant Great Britain during colonial times. Still
others have more obscure and fascinating origins; at least one place is names
after its discoverer's horse!
There are names that echo with infantry - Port Arthur, Maralinga, Snowtown;
others raise a smile - Wait a While, Come by Chance. And many locations, such as
Mount Hopeless and Mount Disappointment, reflect the despairing moments of the
explorers who named them.
Endlessly fascinating 'Australian Place Names' is an outstanding edition to
every reference shelf.
Contents:
Introduction
Acknowledgements
A-Z Australian Place Names
Further Reading
Place Names, Organisations, Addresses and Websites
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