A telegraph station was established here in 1873, and is referred to in 1876 by the explorer Ernest Giles. Giles spells it "Cornamah" in his book, but "Carnamah" on his map.
In 1873, a telegraph station was established here, which Giles noted in his 1876 expedition. In his work, he spells the name as "Cornamah," whereas on his map, it is referred to as "Carnamah."