Place Names Register Extract
Sandover Highway
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View in NT Atlas | Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Sandover |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Highway |
| Place Id | 7767 |
| Place Type | Road |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 2 November 1966 |
| Locality / Suburb | |
| Anmatjere | |
| Costello | |
| Sandover | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Barkly Shire Council | |
| History/Origin | Named in 1966 after the River along which it follows. The majority of this road is gravel giving access to the various stations and Communities in the area. The Sandover River was named by Charles Winnecke and is presumed to be named after William Sandover a SA Mp (1868/70) and Member and President of teh SA Legislative Council (1873-83). |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/1966 | NTG55 |