creek names in the Pilbara

From "Explore the Pilbara in your 4WD" Westgate Publishhers Pty Ltd

Coppin Gap is named after Chris Coppin, manager of Mucan Station from 1878 to 1886 and later lessee of Yarrie Station.

Spring Creek,Milly Creek and Kangaroo Creek, all joining Turee Creek before it bursts from the hill country to spread out over the vast flood plains to the South, were all coined by Bennett during his survey.
(Surveyor A.J Bennett examined the area in detail between june and September 1921)

Cheers

Gidday Sludgie

I can’t help you with all the answers, but I do know a little bit about Turee Creek and the surrounding area. There’s a fella who use to be the CEO of Meekatharra, and up to a couple of years ago, was working as a consultant for the council.

I can’t remember the fella’s name, but if you ring the council they may be able to assist you further. Back in 2006 he had original maps of the area, some of which dated back to 1910. From memory it was called Turee Turee Creek back in the old days.

You might also contact the Yinhawangka people.

Failing that, give Bruce McGuire at Turee Creek Station a ring south west of Newman.

Regards

Kim

You and Ian set a date when you're off yet? Sounds to me like you're doing a bit of pre trip research?

Hi - no help in this instance but handy resource.


Western Australian Place Names and Addressing

Cheers
Greg

Milli-Milli is an aboriginal word for describing writing. There may well be artwork in the area or ochre?
Coppin Pool and Coppin's gap is named after an original settler/ drover to the Marble Bar area.

Lang and Anne Coppin still own and operate Muccan/Yarrie stations.

Cheers,
Peter
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Hu Sludgie

Sorry for the delay in responded been away for Easter. My records show

Turee creek,
Named by A.J. Bennett (1920-21) field book 79. O.P's 2346-2350. First appeared on litho 92/300 No. 2 cancelled 1.8.1916. Turee Creek is approx175km in length. Forming near Minthicoondunna Spring and flowing into the Ashburton River.

De La Porte creek,
Named after the early owner of the land over which the creek passes. Also being John Perry's Partner.

Spring creek,
named by a.j. bennett 28/6/1921, field book 84, page 7.

O'brien creek
Traversed by A.J. Bennett, July 1921, Field Book 84, page 17 O.P. 2346.O'Brien Creek is a tributary of Turee Creek and is approximately 40km in length. Shown on litho 92/300 as O'Briens Creek.

Coppin pool 22 53 18 S 118 08 33 E
Named by A.J. Bennett (28/6/1921) Field Book 84, page 7.
However
Coppin Gap 20 52 57 S 120 07 04 E
Named after a Mr. Christopher Coppin, who was the manager of the Muccan pastoral lease for Messrs Grant, Anderson and Edgar, who were the original lessees of the lease, in the 19th century. The Coppin Gap is located approximately 24.8 kilometres essentially south-south-west of the Yarrie homestead. Mentioned by Frank Hann on March 6 1898.
Note Coppins pool and Coppins Gap are 300 kms apart.

Milli Milli spring.
Origin unknown - first appeared as "Millymillyna Spring" on cancelled 9g no.2,22/6/1882. Then seen as now shown by A.J. Bennett (September 1921) field book87, page 9 and all plans after that time.

cheers

Phil