How Narrabeen got its Name

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateSeptember 2020DescriptionEvery suburb on the Northern Beaches has its own unique story as to how it got its name. In some cases, the answer is obvious but in others it can be perplexing. The origin of a name like Collaroy can be as simple as the name of a ship while the origin of a name like Curl Curl can be a mystery. For Narrabeen, though the real story is simply that it was the Aboriginal name for the steam that forms the outlet to Narrabeen Lagoon, yet over the years numerous legends have been written of where the name came from. SubjectsNarrabeen (N.S.W.)AboriginalCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

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How Narrabeen got its Name