Millie, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Millie
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 28 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2397 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Moree Plains Shire | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North West Slopes | ||||||||||||||
| County | Jamison | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Gehan | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Northern Tablelands | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes | ||||||||||||||
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Millie is a very small place, or "locality," located in the Moree Plains Shire in northern New South Wales, Australia. It's quite far from big cities. Millie is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of Moree. It is also about 600 kilometers (370 miles) northwest of Sydney, Australia's largest city. In 2016, only 28 people lived in Millie.
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What Does the Name Millie Mean?
The name "Millie" has an interesting history. It comes from the Kamilaroi language. The Kamilaroi people are an Aboriginal Australian group.
Original Meanings of Millie
- According to a missionary named William Ridley, "Millie" means "white pipe clay." It can also mean "silicate of magnesia," which is a type of mineral called talc.
- Another idea from 1901 suggests the name comes from an Aboriginal word, "Mil." This word means "eye."
These meanings connect Millie to the land and its original inhabitants.
Where is Millie Located?
Millie is in a part of New South Wales called the North West Slopes. This area is known for its farming and natural landscapes.
Millie's Neighbors
Millie is surrounded by other small places.
- To the north, west, and northwest, you'll find Mallowa.
- To the east is Gurley.
- To the southeast is Bellata.
- To the south is Jews Lagoon.
These nearby localities are also part of the wider Moree Plains Shire region.
