Place Names Register Extract
Pamayu
Extract date: 24/11/2024
| Name |
Pamayu |
| Type Designation |
Locality |
| Place Id |
22381 |
| Place Type |
Administrative Area |
| Status |
Registered |
| Date Registered |
3 April 2007 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) |
|
|
Latitude:
-17° 36' S
(Decimal degrees -17.6013) |
|
Longitude:
134° 08' E
(Decimal degrees 134.1444) |
| Locality / Suburb |
|
| |
(None Found) |
| Local Government Area |
|
| |
Barkly Shire Council |
| History/Origin |
The Pamayu locality, pronounced "Bama-yu", derives its name from the local Djingili name for the site where the historic Powell Creek Telegraph Station was located. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date |
Gazettal |
Comment |
| 03/04/2007 |
|
Date of Registration |
| 04/04/2007 |
NTG 14 |
Notice of Naming |
| 20/01/2016 |
NTG G3 |
Amendment to Locality Boundary |
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