Place Names Register Extract
Edmunds Street
Extract date: 22/07/2024
| Name |
Edmunds |
| Type Designation |
Street |
| Place Id |
5980 |
| Place Type |
Road |
| Status |
Registered |
| Date Registered |
5 January 1955 |
| Locality / Suburb |
|
| |
Darwin City |
| Local Government Area |
|
| |
Darwin City Council |
| History/Origin |
Named after Robert Henry Edmunds (1834 - 1917) who was a prominent surveyor connected with original surveys and explorations at Escape Cliffs and Adam Bay in 1864-7. Edmunds layed out the town of Escape Cliffs and was involved in the McKinlay exploration to the Alligator Rivers.
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Register & Gazettal information
| Date |
Gazettal |
Comment |
| 05/01/1955 |
NTG1 |
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