Shannon Brook
| Shannon Brook Deep Creek (branch), Piora Creek, Mummulgum Creek Mummulgum | |
|---|---|
| • elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Richmond River |
• location | near Tatham |
• coordinates | 28°55′27″S 153°9′37″E / 28.92417°S 153.16028°E |
• elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Length | 58 km (36 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Richmond River catchment |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Rileys Creek |
| • right | Mongogarie Creek |
| [1][2] | |
The Shannon Brook, a perennial stream[1] of the Richmond River catchment, is located in Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Location and features
Formed by the
course.[2]
Etymology
The river is believed to be named in honour of J. C. Shannon who came from the
Clarence Valley and took up Stratheden for Dr. John Dobie in 1842. He camped by the creek, hence the name Shannon Brook. J. C. Shannon was known locally as Doc Shannon.[1][3]
See also
- Rivers of New South Wales
- List of rivers of New South Wales (L-Z)
- List of rivers of Australia
References
- ^ a b c d e "Shannon Brook". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Map of Shannon Brook, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ISBN 0-9494-5901-1.
External links
- "Richmond River catchment" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
River systems and rivers of the Northern Rivers catchments, New South Wales, Australia | |
|---|---|
| Tweed Shire and Tweed River | |
| Byron Shire and Brunswick River | |
| Richmond Valley and Richmond River | |
| Clarence Valley and Clarence River |
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| Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Shire, and Bellinger River | |
| rivers | |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings and Hastings River | |
