Place Names Register Extract
Wuyal Park
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Wuyal Park |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Park |
| Place Id | 24669 |
| Place Type | Park or Cemetery |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 26 March 2015 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 10' S (Decimal degrees -12.183136) | |
| Longitude: 136° 46' E (Decimal degrees 136.77529) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| Nhulunbuy | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Nhulunbuy Corporation Ltd | |
| History/Origin | << CULTURAL ADVICE >> The Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation representing the Yolngu custodians of the land around Nhulunbuy in Northeast Arnhem Land request, following the recent passing of a senior elder, that the name of this park not be used until further notice. Wuyal Park after a traditional indigenous name relating to the area. The park is situated below Mt Nhulun and Wuyal means 'dreamtime spirit'. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 26/03/2015 | Dated added to Register | |
| 08/04/2015 | NTG G14 | Date Gazetted |