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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  
  Rapid Creek
Local Government Area  
  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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