Place Names Register Extract

Langdon Street

Extract date: 24/11/2024

Name	Langdon
Type Designation	Street
Place Id	24533
Place Type	Road
Status	Registered
Date Registered	19 November 2013
Locality / Suburb
	Durack
Local Government Area
	Palmerston City Council
History/Origin	Named after Walter (Wally) Langdon who came to the Northern Territory in 1918 and, after joining the Northern Territory Police, had many bush postings including Borroloola, Daly Waters, Wave Hill and Timber Creek. When based at Timber Creek, he was involved in the search for Nemarluk, a high profile Aboriginal man wanted for murder, and others in the 1930's. As a result of his extensive searching with other officers, the Minister said in 1934 that Wally's judgment and bravery, as well as devotion to duty were obvious. He was subsequently awarded the Kings Medal in conjunction with Their Majesties' Silver Jubilee on 6 May 1935.

Register & Gazettal information

Date	Gazettal	Comment
19/11/2013		Date added to the Register
04/12/2013	NTG G49

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