Stewart Island Place Names ……
East Cape
Koromere ….. The Hand Weapon of the Old Man
Cape Edwardson …… Captain Edwardson commanded the vessel “Snapper”, commissioned by Sydney merchants to explore for Flax. 1823
East Cape, …… A descriptive name….. Stewart Island has a “South Cape” but no West or North Capes
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