Evelyn Creek (New South Wales)

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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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Milparinka". The Family Hotel, Tibooburra. Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Aboriginal Heritage Archived 1 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine , Corner Country History & Heritage.
  3. ↑ Mining Heritage Corner Country History Archived 1 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine .
  4. ↑ Milparinka Heritage Precinct Archived 1 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine .


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