Place Names Register Extract
Top Springs
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Print Extract | Search AgainName | Top Springs |
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Type Designation | Locality |
Place Id | 22400 |
Place Type | Administrative Area |
Status | Registered |
Date Registered | 3 April 2007 |
Location (Datum GDA94) | |
Latitude: -16° 33' S (Decimal degrees -16.5507) | |
Longitude: 131° 47' E (Decimal degrees 131.7997) | |
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Locality / Suburb | |
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Local Government Area | |
Victoria-Daly Shire Council | |
History/Origin | The Top Springs locality takes its name from the Townsite at the junction of the Buchanan and Buntine Highways which was surveyed and officially named in 1976 However, other than a roadhouse development never eventuated. The name cames from the original springs on the Murranji Stock Route. |
Register & Gazettal information
Date | Gazettal | Comment |
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03/04/2007 | Date of Registration | |
04/04/2007 | NTG 14 | Notice of Naming |