Evelyn Creek (New South Wales)
Evelyn Creek is a tree lined creek in northwestern New South Wales that flows through Milparinka.[1] The creek begins in a series of gullies south west of Tibooburra and flows generally south to Cobham Lake.
Prior to European settlement Evelyn Creek was a meeting place for the Maliangaapa and other tribal groups from as far away as the Paroo River.[2]
Market gardens were located on the floodplains of the Evelyn Creek[3] near Milparinka, during the 1880s Gold rush.
The creek today supports a varied ecosystem of eucalypts, with fauna including kangaroos, echidnas and birds.[4]
It was named by Charles Sturt in 1844 after his brother, Evelyn.
References
[edit]- ^ "Milparinka". The Family Hotel, Tibooburra. Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ Aboriginal Heritage Archived 1 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine, Corner Country History & Heritage.
- ^ Mining Heritage Corner Country History Archived 1 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Milparinka Heritage Precinct Archived 1 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine.
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