Place Names Register Extract
Barkly Tableland
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| Name |
Barkly Tableland |
| Type Designation |
Plain |
| Place Id |
10630 |
| Place Type |
Feature |
| Status |
Recorded |
| Date Registered |
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| Location (Datum GDA94) |
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Latitude:
-17° 45' S
(Decimal degrees -17.75) |
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Longitude:
135° 45' E
(Decimal degrees 135.75) |
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| Locality / Suburb |
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Creswell |
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Nicholson |
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Ranken |
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Tablelands |
| Local Government Area |
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Barkly Shire Council |
| History/Origin |
The Barkly Tableland was named by William Landsborough on 6 December 1861 (whilst exploring the western regions of Queensland) after Sir Henry Barkly, the then Governor of Victoria. |
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