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Staines Court

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Name Staines
Type Designation Court
Place Id 22267
Place Type Road
Status Registered
Date Registered 21 March 2007
Locality / Suburb  
  Girraween
Local Government Area  
  Litchfield Council
History/Origin Named in commemoration of Ronald Arthur Staines (1927-1995) Plasterer/Builder who contributed greatly through the building trade to the development of Darwin during the 1960s and 1970s and Miriam Josephine Staines (1932-1994) a quiet achiever in her work for the community through caring for underpriviledged children; both Ronald and Miriam loved the outdoor life, in particular fishing and tennis.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
21/03/2007 Date of Registration
28/03/2007 NTG13
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