Place Names Register Extract

Creswell Street

Extract date: 29/03/2024

Name Creswell
Type Designation Street
Place Id 5779
Place Type Road
Status Registered
Date Registered 2 September 1970
Locality / Suburb  
  Tiwi
Local Government Area  
  Darwin City Council
History/Origin Named after Cresswell Downs Station on the Barkly Tablelands, first leased in 1882. The name commemorates Sir William Rooke Creswell and this spelling has been ratained even though the Station property is now known as Cresswell Downs.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
02/09/1970 NTG35

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