Place Names Register Extract
Baines
Extract date: 23/07/2026
| Name |
Baines |
| Type Designation |
Locality |
| Place Id |
22320 |
| Place Type |
Administrative Area |
| Status |
Registered |
| Date Registered |
3 April 2007 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-15° 50' S
(Decimal degrees -15.8388) |
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Longitude:
129° 41' E
(Decimal degrees 129.69) |
| Locality / Suburb |
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| |
(None Found) |
| Local Government Area |
|
| |
Victoria-Daly Shire Council |
| History/Origin |
The locality derives its name from the Baines River, which was named by Augustus Charles Gregory on 14 December 1855 after Thomas Baines (1820-1875), artist and storekeeper with the North Australian Exploring Expedition. Baines was an English artist, explorer and author whose paintings and journals provide an important record of nineteenth century exploration in Australia and Africa. (See Baines River.) |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date |
Gazettal |
Comment |
| 03/04/2007 |
|
Date of Registration |
| 04/04/2007 |
NTG 14 |
Notice of Naming |
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