Place Names Register Extract
Forlsche Rock
Extract date: 25/03/2026
| Name |
Forlsche Rock |
| Type Designation |
Hydrographic Rock |
| Place Id |
12926 |
| Place Type |
Feature |
| Status |
Recorded |
| Date Registered |
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| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-12° 04' S
(Decimal degrees -12.0683) |
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Longitude:
136° 52' E
(Decimal degrees 136.8721) |
| Locality / Suburb |
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East Arnhem |
| Local Government Area |
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| History/Origin |
Believed to have been named after Police Insp. Foelsche, but spelt incorrectly as Forlsche.
CTG Haultain in his "Watch off Arnhem Land" which details his work as commander of Patrol Vessel "Larrakia" during 1936-1938 mentions "Foelsche Rock". |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date |
Gazettal |
Comment |
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(None Found) |
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