Murray Islands (Queensland)

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. ^ "Murray Island – population centre in the Torres Strait Island Region (entry 23612)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b "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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