Place Names Register Extract
Goyder River
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Goyder River |
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| Type Designation | Stream |
| Place Id | 13253 |
| Place Type | Feature |
| Status | Recorded |
| Date Registered | |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 28' S (Decimal degrees -12.4781) | |
| Longitude: 134° 57' E (Decimal degrees 134.9646) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| East Arnhem | |
| Local Government Area | |
| East Arnhem Shire Council | |
| History/Origin | The Goyder River is believed to have been named by Capt Cadell, during his exploration of the north coast in the "Firefly" in 1868, after G W Goyder, Surveyor General SA. Lindsay named the upper reaches of the Goyder River in 1883 (Expl. 11) Glyde Inlet. |
Register & Gazettal information
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