Place Names Register Extract
MacKillop Court
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View in NT Atlas | Print Extract | Search Again| Name | MacKillop |
|---|---|
| Type Designation | Court |
| Place Id | 24334 |
| Place Type | Road |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 31 July 2012 |
| Locality / Suburb | |
| Johnston | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Palmerston City Council | |
| History/Origin | Named after Saint Mary Mackillop, who was canonised as Saint Mary of the Cross on 17 October 2010. She was the first member and Superior of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, a religious society dedicated to educating poor children. She worked to establish schools, convents and charitable institutions. Mary MacKillop College is also named after her. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2012 | Date added to the Register. | |
| 08/08/2012 | NTG G32 |