Talk:Curl Curl

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History of name[edit]

Similar to Dee Why there is no 100% answer to the question "What does Curl Curl mean?". Both names are based on the surveyor James Meehans notes while surveying the area around 1815 or 1816. The Geographic Names Board of NSW website quotes the following:-

May have derived from Aboriginal phrase 'curial curial' meaning river of life. Also: Probably Dharuk Aboriginal in origin but with unknown meaning. (Appleton;1992).

I would be interested to know of any other evidence that may explain the meaning of Curl Curl.

Kharradine 03:07, 10 September 2007 (UTC)KharradineKharradine 03:07, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I just noticed that the article claimed that "Curl Curl" meant "lagoon". I couldn't find any references supporting that, so I've updated it to reflect the GNB version of things.

I'm not sure where you might be able to find more. You could try tracking down GNB's reference (Appleton, 1992). It may have more information. Manly Council has a little information about the history of Manly Lagoon (formally Curl Curl Lagoon) here. They say the meaning is unknown, but maybe their references will give you more information.

Like Dee Why, I doubt we'll ever know for sure where the name came from - that's something that went with those who named them. If you find anything though, make sure you bring it up here! :) Cheers, Mark Chovain 03:28, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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