Place Names Register Extract
Foelsche Headland
Extract date: 01/09/2024
Name |
Foelsche Headland |
Type Designation |
Hill |
Place Id |
12924 |
Place Type |
Feature |
Status |
Recorded |
Date Registered |
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Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-14° 04' S
(Decimal degrees -14.077) |
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Longitude:
131° 47' E
(Decimal degrees 131.7834) |
Locality / Suburb |
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Claravale |
Local Government Area |
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Victoria-Daly Shire Council |
History/Origin |
This feature was originally named by George McLachlan in 1870 on an exploration from Palmerston to Katherine after Paul Foelsche, Inspector of Police 1870-1914. The feature was later included in L A Wells Pine Creek - Wave Hill Triangulation survey (1906-08). |
Register & Gazettal information
Date |
Gazettal |
Comment |
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(None Found) |
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