Place Names Register Extract
Kelly Place
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Name |
Kelly |
Type Designation |
Place |
Place Id |
6686 |
Place Type |
Road |
Status |
Registered |
Date Registered |
3 April 1963 |
Locality / Suburb |
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Rapid Creek |
Local Government Area |
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|
Darwin City Council |
History/Origin |
Named after Mounted Constable James Harcourt Kelly who was appointed in June, 1897. He served in the NT at Camooweal District, 1901-3; appointed Keeper Borroloola Gaol, Nov.1903; Pine Creek, 1907; Roper River, 1908-9; enlisted in 1917 and served until his retirement from the Police Force in 1928 after some 31 years in the Territory. |
Register & Gazettal information
Date |
Gazettal |
Comment |
03/04/1963 |
NTG14 |
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