Thread: Somethings you don't ask on Face book.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Did you know the history of your place Toombie? No need to change as its been that for 1000s of years. Almost true as some swagman changed it to Hummock Hill for a while, changed in 1920 back to Whyalla which is an Aboriginal term meaning “place with deep water.”

I’m good mates with an Elder. I’ve got quite a bit of knowledge on it.

Btw, that naming belief is incorrect

We have several places around here with their original names / definitions. The stories behind some of them are pretty interesting.