Place Names Register Extract
Attack Creek
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| Name |
Attack Creek |
| Type Designation |
Stream |
| Place Id |
10494 |
| Place Type |
Feature |
| Status |
Recorded |
| Date Registered |
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| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-18° 17' S
(Decimal degrees -18.2997) |
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Longitude:
134° 35' E
(Decimal degrees 134.5903) |
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| Locality / Suburb |
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Creswell |
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Tablelands |
| Local Government Area |
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Barkly Shire Council |
| History/Origin |
Although John McDouall Stuart is usually credited with naming this creek, Stuart only refers to the attack by natives at this creek on 26 June 1860 which caused him and his party to turn back. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date |
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Comment |
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