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GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES REGISTER EXTRACT | |
22nd February 2019 | |
Reference: | 16043 |
Placename: | Darling |
Designation: | County |
Status: | Assigned 11th November 1966 |
LGA: | Tamworth Regional |
Approx. AGD66 Lat: | -30 35 00 |
Approx. AGD66 Long: | 150 45 00 |
Approx. GDA94 Lat: | -30 34 54 |
Approx. GDA94 Long: | 150 45 04 |
Topographic Map: | Berrioye |
1:100000 Map: | Boggabri 8936 |
County: | Darling |
Description: | An administrative area extending from Tamworth in the South to Barraba in the North, and containing the towns of Somerton, Attunga and Manilla. |
Origin: | Probably named after Governor Sir Ralph Darling (1775-1858), who arrived in Hobart in December, 1825, proclaimed the separation of Tasmania, appointed a lieutenant-governor and proceeded to Sydney. He was recalled in March, 1831. His period of office was very stormy, as he faced a changing political and social situation in the Colony. |
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