Place Names Register Extract
Walter Forrester Park
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Walter Forrester Park |
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| Type Designation | Urban Park |
| Place Id | 24194 |
| Place Type | Park or Cemetery |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 4 August 2011 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -23° 41' S (Decimal degrees -23.69216) | |
| Longitude: 133° 51' E (Decimal degrees 133.8616) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| Alice Springs | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Alice Springs Town Council | |
| History/Origin | Named after Walter Forrester, a member of one of the original family groups to settle at Morris Soak. He established a small area as a park for children to play safely and later developed a small orchard there. This park is situated within Morris Soak town camp, Alice Springs. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2011 | Date added to the Register. | |
| 17/08/2011 | NTG33 |