Charlotte Waters, Northern Territory
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Charlotte Waters, Northern Territory
, is located close to the South Australia
n border.
It was located in 1871 by surveyors McMinn and Knuckey during construction of the Australian Overland Telegraph Line
. It was named for Lady Charlotte Bacon.
In 1872, a telegraph repeater, post office and general store were built.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions...
, is located close to the South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
n border.
It was located in 1871 by surveyors McMinn and Knuckey during construction of the Australian Overland Telegraph Line
Australian Overland Telegraph Line
The Australian Overland Telegraph Line was a 3200 km telegraph line that connected Darwin with Port Augusta in South Australia. Completed in 1872 the Overland Telegraph Line allowed fast communication between Australia and the rest of the world. An additional section was added in 1877 with the...
. It was named for Lady Charlotte Bacon.
In 1872, a telegraph repeater, post office and general store were built.