Place Names Register Extract
Winnellie
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Winnellie |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Suburb |
| Place Id | 2090 |
| Place Type | Administrative Area |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 4 April 1984 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 25' S (Decimal degrees -12.4297) | |
| Longitude: 130° 53' E (Decimal degrees 130.8842) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| (None Found) | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Darwin City Council | |
| History/Origin | The suburb of Winnellie takes its name from the original 'Winnellie Camp', established by the Army in 1941. It is believed that the name is a combination of Winifred and Nellie, who were the wives of two officers involved with the camp's establishment. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/1984 | NTG G13 | |
| 18/11/1998 | NTG G45 |