| Rufus River | |
|---|---|
 A section of the Rufus River between Lake Victoria and the Murray River, near the Lake Victoria outlet regulator | |
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| Etymology | In honour ofGeorge Macleay, who had red hair[1] |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | IBRA:Riverina |
| District | Far West |
| Municipality | Wentworth |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Victoria |
| Mouth | confluence with theMurray River |
• location | atDevils Elbow, nearRufus |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Murray River,Murray–Darling basin |
Rufus River, awatercourse of theMurray catchment and part of theMurray–Darling basin, is located in south westernNew South Wales,Australia.
The river leavesLake Victoria, flowing generally west and then south-west, before reaching itsconfluence with theMurray River, at Lock 7, near Rufus.
Rufus River was visited by European explorer,Charles Sturt, in 1830, and named after hisred-haired (orrufus) travelling companion,George Macleay.
A number of conflicts between European and Aboriginal people in 1841 led to theRufus River massacre.
34°03′S141°15′E / 34.050°S 141.250°E /-34.050; 141.250
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