Place Names Register Extract
Midpul Bridge
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Midpul Bridge |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Bridge |
| Place Id | 24105 |
| Place Type | Feature |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 28 April 2011 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 28' S (Decimal degrees -12.47003) | |
| Longitude: 130° 58' E (Decimal degrees 130.9803) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| Holtze | |
| Yarrawonga | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Palmerston City Council | |
| History/Origin | Named after Prince of Wales, a Larrakia artist who was born with the tribal name Midpul. He was the first contemporary Aboriginal artist from the Larrakia region to become well known and respected in the art industry. He won the 2001 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award in the general painting category. Midpul Bridge is the pedestrian bridge over the Stuart Highway. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 28/04/2011 | Date added to the Register. | |
| 04/05/2011 | NTG18 |