Place Names Register Extract
Ilparpa Road
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View in NT Atlas | Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Ilparpa |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Road |
| Place Id | 6565 |
| Place Type | Road |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 23 December 1981 |
| Locality / Suburb | |
| Arumbera | |
| Ilparpa | |
| White Gums | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Alice Springs Town Council | |
| History/Origin | Named after Ilparpa Camp near Alice Springs. The camp itself, after being referred to as "The Commonage Camp" or "The Welfare Camp" in 1957 was officially named Ilparpa by the Commonwealth NTA District Officer in Alice Springs, R K McCaffery, at the suggestion of the then Administrator. There are a number of versions as to where Ilparpa originates from 1. It is believed the name is the native word for Mount Blatherskite, in the vicinity of the camp, and means a round stone. 2. Incorrect translation of "Irrparle" - Aranda word for food source (Petrick, Jose - "The History of Alice Springs through Landmarks & Street Names"), 3. Incorrect translation by Olive Pink of Illaba, as mentioned by Spencer and Gillen for a claypan SW of Alice Springs 4. Incorrect translation of "Irpalpa", the Arrente (Aranda) name for the area between Mt Blatherskite and Temple Bar Gap, including the swamp and range. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 23/12/1981 | NTG51 | |
| 16/12/1992 | NTG50 | Part Closed |
| 28/02/1996 | NTG9 | Extension to Bullen Road |