Place Names Register Extract

Abala Road

Extract date: 05/02/2026

Name Abala
Type Designation Road
Place Id 5001
Place Type Road
Status Registered
Date Registered 29 August 1980
Locality / Suburb  
  Marrara
Local Government Area  
  Darwin City Council
History/Origin Named after Steven Abala, a prominent sportsman in Darwin and the Territory. He played Australian Rules football as Captain of the Buffaloes Football Club where he won the Nicholls Medal. He also played soccer for the Stuart Park team, basketball for the Urgers team and rugby for the Navy team. He was a returned serviceman, serving with the Army in Korea.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
29/08/1980 NTG35
04/08/1993 NTG31 Part Closed

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