Place Names Register Extract
Wanguri
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| Name |
Wanguri |
| Type Designation |
Suburb |
| Place Id |
2089 |
| Place Type |
Administrative Area |
| Status |
Registered |
| Date Registered |
4 April 1984 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-12° 22' S
(Decimal degrees -12.3716) |
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Longitude:
130° 53' E
(Decimal degrees 130.8876) |
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| Locality / Suburb |
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| Local Government Area |
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Darwin City Council |
| History/Origin |
Wanguri derives its name from a small Aborginal tribe who lived in the area between South East Arnhem Bay and Caledon Bay. The Wangwu people spoke a slightly different dialect from those of their neighbours. Most of the people now live at Yirrkala. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date |
Gazettal |
Comment |
| 04/04/1984 |
NTG13 |
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