Place Names Register Extract
Hugh
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Hugh |
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| Type Designation | Locality |
| Place Id | 22357 |
| Place Type | Administrative Area |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 3 April 2007 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -24° 20' S (Decimal degrees -24.3438) | |
| Longitude: 133° 36' E (Decimal degrees 133.61) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
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| Local Government Area | |
| MacDonnell Shire Council | |
| History/Origin | The locality of Hugh derives its name from the feature river of the same name which in turn was named as a Creek by John McDouall Stuart on 7 April 1860 after Hugh Chambers, Stuart's main financial backer, during his fourth journey in attempting to cross the Australian continent from south to north. The Hugh Creek was later changed to Hugh River. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2007 | Date of Registration | |
| 04/04/2007 | NTG 14 | Notice of Naming |