What was NSW originally called?
He thought that the land looked like the south coast of Wales. He named it “New Wales” but then changed the name in his journal to “New South Wales”. New South Wales was founded (begun) in 1788, by the British who set up a small colony which became known as Sydney Town, and grew into the city of Sydney.
Why is Mudgee called Mudgee?
Some places are named after the local Wiradjuri tribal areas, including Mudgee itself, whose name is derived from the Wiradjuri term Moothi meaning “Nest in the Hills” or “mou-gee” meaning “contented”.
Who discovered Mudgee?
William Lawson
William Lawson who was an enterprising man, and one of the first discoverers of Bathurst had heard from the local Aboriginals of a fine country which lay north of that town. About 1819 he pushed over the hills and discovered Mudgee.
How do I find my Aboriginal ancestors?
Obtain a copy of the “Finding your Mob” Personal Family History Research Application Form
- Contact the Family Records Service on the toll free number 1800 019 998 or.
- Send an email request to [email protected] .
What Aboriginal land is Mudgee on?
Wiradjuri
The Wiradjuri were the occupants of the Mudgee district, as well as of a large part of what is now the state of New South Wales, prior to the arrival of Europeans.
Who established NSW?
Capt. James Cook
New South Wales was the first Australian colony to be established by the British. The southeastern coast of the continent was first sighted by Europeans in 1770 on the first voyage of Capt. James Cook, who took possession of what he called New South Wales in the name of King George III.
Is Mudgee in the Hunter Valley?
Within that, the Hunter region is almost as large, and includes most of the wine-producing areas, excluding the metropolitan area of Newcastle and nearby coastal areas, some national parks, and any land that was in the Mudgee Shire (at the western heights of the catchment).
