Place Names Register Extract
Strangways River
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Strangways River |
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| Type Designation | Stream |
| Place Id | 18675 |
| Place Type | Feature |
| Status | Recorded |
| Date Registered | |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -14° 52' S (Decimal degrees -14.8667) | |
| Longitude: 133° 46' E (Decimal degrees 133.7833) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| Birdum | |
| Elsey | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Roper Gulf Shire Council | |
| History/Origin | Named by John McDouall Stuart on 14 June 1862, after the Hon Strangways, Commissioner of Crown Lands, South Australia. Stuart in his journal wrote: "Saturday, June 14 - River Strangways, named after the Hon. H B Templar Strangways, Commissioner of Crown Lands, South Australia, and who, since his taking office, has done all in his power to promote exploration of the interior." |
Register & Gazettal information
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