Place Names Register Extract
Barkly Highway
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View in NT Atlas | Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Barkly |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Highway |
| Place Id | 5195 |
| Place Type | Road |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 1 May 1947 |
| Locality / Suburb | |
| Costello | |
| Ranken | |
| Tablelands | |
| Warumungu | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Barkly Shire Council | |
| History/Origin | The name Barkly Highway was in use during the war, originating from the major feature - Barkly Tableland - which the highway crosses. The Barkly Tableland was named by William Landsborough on 6 December 1861 (whilst exploring the western regions of Queensland) after Sir Henry Barkly, the then Governor of Victoria. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 01/05/1947 | CG70 | |
| 02/11/1994 | NTG44 | Part Closed |