Extract date: 15/01/2026
| Name | Balyun |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Street |
| Place Id | 5179 |
| Place Type | Road |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 26 October 1966 |
| Locality / Suburb | |
| Ludmilla | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Darwin City Council | |
| History/Origin | Balyun Street is named in honour of Frank Secretary. Frank Secretary, known by his Larrakia name Balyun, was a highly respected Aboriginal man of the Darwin region and a key figure in the early 20th century Larrakia community. Born around 1884, he was a member of the Danggalaba clan, one of the eight clan groups of the Larrakia people, the Traditional Owners of the Darwin area. Frank was self-educated and became well-regarded across both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. He earned the surname 'Secretary' through his work at an early Darwin newspaper, where he was employed in typesetting - an unusual and skilled occupation for an Aboriginal man at the time. He was married to Lucy Danumal, and together they raised a family that would continue to contribute significantly to the Larrakia community and Aboriginal advocacy more broadly. Among their children were: Topsy Secretary (Juwaning), born in 1928, a strong Larrakia woman who became a leader in her community and an active voice in the Aboriginal rights movement. Bobby Secretary (Gwilamarinyi), born in 1929, a prominent cultural advocate, community leader and activist. Gabriel Secretary, who joined his siblings in public expressions of Larrakia identity. |
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 26/10/1966 | NTG54 |