The river was named after Lieutenant W. G. Field, RN, who served under Colonel Light on his journey to South Australia in 1836 aboard the brig "Rapid" and discovered the river in 1837 while surveying the area.
The river was named after Lieutenant W. G. Field, RN, who served under Colonel Light on his journey to South Australia in 1836 aboard the brig "Rapid". Light discovered the river in 1837 while surveying the area.