Extract

Mayse Young Park

Extract date: 04/06/2026

Name	Mayse Young Park
Type Designation	Park
Place Id	24888
Place Type	Park or Cemetery
Status	Registered
Date Registered	10 September 2018
Location (Datum GDA94)
	Latitude: -12° 26' S (Decimal degrees -12.439944)
	Longitude: 130° 55' E (Decimal degrees 130.931316)
Locality / Suburb
	Berrimah
Local Government Area

History/Origin	Mayse Young Park commemorates the life and contributions of Mayse Young, OAM (1913-2006), a significant figure in the Northern Territory's hospitality industry and civic life. Born in North Queensland, Young moved to the Northern Territory with her parents George and Evelyn Dowling in 1927. Her family established a long standing presence in the region's service industry in 1929 with the purchase of the Pine Creek Hotel. In 1935, she married Albert George 'Joe' 'Bogga' Young, with whom she raised seven children and navigated the challenges of the Second World War years. Throughout the mid 20th century, Young became a central figure in the development of the Top End's commercial landscape. Her business interests were extensive, encompassing the management of the Crossways Hotel and the Katherine Hotel-Motel in Katherine, as well as the Seabreeze Hotel in Darwin. In 1959, she and her husband constructed the modern Pine Creek Hotel, and during the 1950s, they expanded their interests into the pastoral industry through the Moroak and later the Birrundudu cattle stations. Beyond her commercial pursuits, Young was an active participant in regional civic organisations, serving as President of the Red Cross in Katherine and later as President of the Pine Creek Race Club. She was recognised for her mentorship of aspiring business owners and her general support of the local community. Her life and experiences as a pioneer were documented in her autobiography, No Place for a Woman. Following the death of her husband Joe in 1983, who is himself commemorated by Bogga Young Park in Pine Creek, Young continued to be recognised for her significant impact. In 1994, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in recognition of her service to the community. Mayse Young died in 2006, leaving a legacy as a dedicated pioneer and business leader.

Name

Mayse Young Park

Type Designation

Park

Place Id

24888

Place Type

Park or Cemetery

Status

Registered

Date Registered

10 September 2018

Location (Datum GDA94)

Latitude: -12° 26' S (Decimal degrees -12.439944)

Longitude: 130° 55' E (Decimal degrees 130.931316)

Locality / Suburb

Berrimah

Local Government Area

History/Origin

Mayse Young Park commemorates the life and contributions of Mayse Young, OAM (1913-2006), a significant figure in the Northern Territory's hospitality industry and civic life.

Born in North Queensland, Young moved to the Northern Territory with her parents George and Evelyn Dowling in 1927. Her family established a long standing presence in the region's service industry in 1929 with the purchase of the Pine Creek Hotel. In 1935, she married Albert George 'Joe' 'Bogga' Young, with whom she raised seven children and navigated the challenges of the Second World War years.

Throughout the mid 20th century, Young became a central figure in the development of the Top End's commercial landscape. Her business interests were extensive, encompassing the management of the Crossways Hotel and the Katherine Hotel-Motel in Katherine, as well as the Seabreeze Hotel in Darwin. In 1959, she and her husband constructed the modern Pine Creek Hotel, and during the 1950s, they expanded their interests into the pastoral industry through the Moroak and later the Birrundudu cattle stations.

Beyond her commercial pursuits, Young was an active participant in regional civic organisations, serving as President of the Red Cross in Katherine and later as President of the Pine Creek Race Club. She was recognised for her mentorship of aspiring business owners and her general support of the local community. Her life and experiences as a pioneer were documented in her autobiography, No Place for a Woman.

Following the death of her husband Joe in 1983, who is himself commemorated by Bogga Young Park in Pine Creek, Young continued to be recognised for her significant impact. In 1994, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in recognition of her service to the community. Mayse Young died in 2006, leaving a legacy as a dedicated pioneer and business leader.

Date	Gazettal	Comment
10/09/2018		Date added to the Register ( Certified Plan S2018/086)

Date

Gazettal

Comment

10/09/2018

Date added to the Register ( Certified Plan S2018/086)

The Northern Territory Gazetteer is maintained by the Place Names Section,
Department of Lands, Planning and Environment.
GPO Box 1680, Darwin NT 0801. Ph 08 8995 5333.
place.names@nt.gov.au

© Northern Territory of Australia
The Northern Territory of Australia does not warrant that the information in this extract or any part of it is correct or complete and will not be liable for any loss damage or injury suffered by any person as a result of its inaccuracy or incompleteness. You are encouraged to notify any error or omission in the material by calling the Place Names Section.

Place Names Register Extract

Mayse Young Park

Register & Gazettal information