Beardy Waters, a
watercourse
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and part of the
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catchment within the
Murray–Darling basin
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, is located in the
Northern Tablelands
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region of
New South Wales
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Etymology
The name of the river derives from two bearded stockmen, William Chandler and John Duval, who were among the first European settlers of the district through which the river flows.
The river was previously known as Maybole Creek, The Beardy Water, Beardy River and The Beardy Waters.
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Course
Beardy Waters rises below the Waterloo Range and Great Dividing Range, and flows generally north-east then north, before reaching its confluence with the Severn River, north of Glen Innes; descending over its course.[
A weir construction across the Beardy Waters was commenced in October 1930 after a grant of 5,500 was made available for the work. This money was granted to pay men working on unemployment relief. Completed in July 1932 at a cost of 10,847 it has a capacity of with the flood gates closed.]
See also
* Rivers of New South Wales
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* List of rivers of Australia
References
External links
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Beardies History House
– website
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Rivers of New South Wales
Murray-Darling basin
New England (New South Wales)