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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
- ^ "Murray Island – population centre in the Torres Strait Island Region (entry 23612)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Murray Islands – island group in the Torres Strait Island Region (entry 23613)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 November 2019.