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In 1856, a petition was put forward to the Governor General of NZ for a port at Bluff. He agreed and gave the name Invercargill to the settlement north of the port.
Inver comes from the Scots Gaelic word inbhirmeaning a river's mouth and Cargill is in honour of Captain William Cargill, who was at the time the Superintendent of Otago Province.
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Is Meaghan an Irish name?
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In your will it reads your husbands name your name should it read your husbands name or your name?
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What is the maori name for invercargill?
The Maori name is Waihopai. Pronounced why-haw-pie (as in pie you eat).
What is the name of the rep rugby team in invercargill?
southland
Why is Invercargill called Invercargill?
Invercargill, located in New Zealand, derives its name from the Gaelic words "Inver," meaning the mouth of a river, and "Cargill," after Captain William Cargill, a Scottish settler and one of the town's founders. The name reflects both the geographical features of the area and the Scottish heritage of its early settlers. Established in the mid-19th century, Invercargill was designed as a planned settlement, with its name symbolizing its origins.
What city is the most westerly in New Zealand?
Invercargill.
What is new Zealand's most southern city?
Invercargill.
When was Invercargill Thistle created?
Invercargill Thistle was created in 1936.
What is the area of Invercargill?
The area of Invercargill is 491 square kilometers.
Can you name 3 new zealand cities?
Invercargill, Nelson, Hamilton, Auckland.
What is the airport code for Invercargill Airport?
The airport code for Invercargill Airport is IVC.
When was Aurora College - Invercargill - created?
Aurora College - Invercargill - was created in 2004.
What is invercargill's port?
Bluff
New Zealands most western city?
New Zealand's westernmost city is Invercargill which is also its southernmost.
