Meaning: the resting place of birds
Derived from: Goonawinna
Region or Group: Bigambul
Used at: Goondawindi Customs House
Wikipedia suggests Goondiwindi is derived from two words, goondi indicating droppings or dung, and windi, indicating duck. It kind of aligns with the meaning “the resting place of birds” but the meaning on the Queensland State Library and Goondiwindi Region websites has been used.
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