Goyder

Goyder

There are several things called Goyder. Most are named after George Goyder.
*George Goyder (1826-1898), former Surveyor-general of South Australia had several things named after him
*Goyder's Line in South Australia
*Goyder River in the Northern Territory, Australia
*Goyder crater in the Northern Territory, Australia
*Electoral district of Goyder in South Australia
*Electoral division of Goyder in the Northern Territory, Australia
*Regional Council of Goyder local government area in South Australia
*Goyder Lagoon in north eastern South Australia


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