Place Names Register Extract
Scobie Road
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View in NT Atlas | Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Scobie |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Road |
| Place Id | 24483 |
| Place Type | Road |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 24 June 2013 |
| Locality / Suburb | |
| Stuart | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Alice Springs Town Council | |
| History/Origin | Named after Walter Scobie, who was a drover who worked for Angus Scobie on a parcel of land called 'Red Rock' on Yamba station. Walter settled at Bassos Farm with George Basso, an Italian who established a small farm running goats, chickens and other farm animals. Walter helped George lay a one inch pipeline connecting Basso Farm to the town water supply. Walter was originally from Woola Downs way. He came back to Bassos Farm in the early 1950's to settle down. This road is located in Bassos Farm. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 24/06/2013 | Date added to the Register | |
| 03/07/2013 | NTG G27 |