The Surry River, sometimes incorrectly spelled as the Surrey River, a

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of the Glenelg

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catchment, is located in the Western District of

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Location and features

The Surry River rises on the northern slopes of Mount Kincaid, north of and flows generally east through the extensive Cobboboonee Forest Park, joined by one minor tributary before reaching its

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and emptying into

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of the

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at . The river descends over its

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. The river is traversed by the

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north of and the

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near Narrawong.

Etymology

The river was named by Thomas Mitchell on accepting the suggestion of the Henty Brothers.

References

Glenelg Hopkins catchment Rivers of Barwon South West (region) Western District (Victoria) {{VictoriaAU-river-stub

Location and features

Etymology

See also

References