Murray_Islands_(Queensland)

Murray Islands (Queensland)

Murray Islands (Queensland)

Archipelago in northern Queensland, Australia

Murray Islands are an island group in the Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia. The group consists of Murray Island (known traditionally as Mer Island),[1] Daua Island and Waua Islet. The islands are within the Torres Strait Island Region local government area.[2]

History

The Island group was named in August 1791 by Captain Edward Edwards, commander of the Royal Navy vessel HMS Pandora.[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Murray Island – population centre in the Torres Strait Island Region (entry 23612)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Murray Islands – island group in the Torres Strait Island Region (entry 23613)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 November 2019.

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