Place Names Register Extract

Laurie Cubillo Park

Extract date: 24/06/2026

Name Laurie Cubillo Park
Type Designation Urban Park
Place Id 3134
Place Type Park or Cemetery
Status Registered
Date Registered 12 May 2004
Location (Datum GDA94)  
Latitude: -12° 30' S (Decimal degrees -12.50764)
Longitude: 130° 59' E (Decimal degrees 130.99141)
Locality / Suburb  
  Rosebery
Lot/Portion  
  Town of Palmerston
Local Government Area  
  Palmerston City Council
History/Origin Named in commemoration of John Lawrence (Laurie) Cubillo, a deceased Larrakia man, born at the Two Mile Dam, Stuart Park area, Darwin on 4/09/1934. He served in Korea with the Australian Army between 1952-57. In 1957 Laurie married Janet Markham.

Following his discharge from the Army, he worked with the Department of Transport and Works for over 40 years supervising Contractors. Following his retirement he served on the Board of the Larrakia Development Corporation until his death on 16/07/2003. Laurie and Janet have seven children: Kim (deceased), Shirley,Terry, Matthew, Russell, Pilar and Luke.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
12/05/2004 NTG19

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