Place Names Register Extract

Bruce Pepperill Truck Parking Bay

Extract date: 29/03/2024

Name Bruce Pepperill Truck Parking Bay
Type Designation Rest Area
Place Id 24500
Place Type Feature
Status Registered
Date Registered 10 October 2013
Location (Datum GDA94)  
Latitude: -15° 59' S (Decimal degrees -15.98825)
Longitude: 129° 30' E (Decimal degrees 129.50905)
Locality / Suburb  
  Baines
Local Government Area  
  Victoria-Daly Shire Council
History/Origin Named after Bruce Pepperill who was born in the Neutral Junction/Hatches Creek region in 1943. Bruce started work with Baldocks in 1960 and later with Fleetowners, Nellie Transport and Spraypave. Bruce worked out of Katherine driving for Buntine Roadways from 1970 onward and passed away in 1991. A competent driver and bushman, he was well respected by those who knew him on the road.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
10/10/2013 Date added to the Register
23/10/2013 NTG G43

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