Place Names Register Extract

MacKillop Court

Extract date: 26/04/2024

Name MacKillop
Type Designation Court
Place Id 24334
Place Type Road
Status Registered
Date Registered 31 July 2012
Locality / Suburb  
  Johnston
Local Government Area  
  Palmerston City Council
History/Origin Named after Saint Mary Mackillop, who was canonised as Saint Mary of the Cross on 17 October 2010.

She was the first member and Superior of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a religious society dedicated to educating poor children. She worked to establish schools, convents and charitable institutions.

Mary MacKillop College is also named after her.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
31/07/2012 Date added to the Register.
08/08/2012 NTG G32

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