Place Names Register Extract
Bynoe
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Bynoe |
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| Type Designation | Locality |
| Place Id | 22329 |
| Place Type | Administrative Area |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 3 April 2007 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 47' S (Decimal degrees -12.7912) | |
| Longitude: 130° 37' E (Decimal degrees 130.6243) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
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| Local Government Area | |
| History/Origin | The Bynoe locality derives its name from Bynoe Harbour which it abuts. Bynoe Harbour was named in 1839 by Capt J C Wickham after Benjamin Bynoe, Surgeon on the HMS Beagle during Wickham & Stokes? maritime survey of the area. Part of the area was known by the subdivision name "Milne Inlet". |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2007 | Date of Registration | |
| 04/04/2007 | NTG 14 | Notice of Naming |