Place Names Register Extract

Andado

Extract date: 05/05/2024

Name Andado
Type Designation Homestead
Place Id 10318
Place Type Feature
Status Recorded
Date Registered
Location (Datum GDA94)  
Latitude: -25° 24' S (Decimal degrees -25.40955)
Longitude: 135° 17' E (Decimal degrees 135.29024)
Locality / Suburb  
  Ghan
Local Government Area  
  MacDonnell Shire Council
History/Origin George McDill who worked on Cowan's Crown Point Station around the turn of the century was sent down the Finke to near the station's southern boundary to sink a well (1908-9). Whilst in the area McDill explored northward into unclaimed country and happened upon Indinda and Andado swamps where he put down a successful well on the northeast edge of Indinda Swamp.

He returned to Oodnadatta, contacted his brother, and they both returned to establish Andado Station.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
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