Place Names Register Extract
Vernon Islands
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Vernon Islands |
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| Type Designation | Locality |
| Place Id | 22403 |
| Place Type | Administrative Area |
| Status | Registered |
| Date Registered | 3 April 2007 |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -12° 03' S (Decimal degrees -12.0665) | |
| Longitude: 131° 05' E (Decimal degrees 131.096) | |
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| Local Government Area | |
| History/Origin | The locality Vernon Islands derives its name from the island group which in turn were named by Capt Phillip P King in May 1818. King did not indicate after whom he named the islands, however following correspondence with England, it has been ascertained that King most probably named the Islands after the Archbishop of York, Edward Vernon, who was consecrated in 1807. |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2007 | Date of Registration | |
| 04/04/2007 | NTG 14 | Notice of Naming |