Proposal to name Dyas Creek within the Croydon and Etheridge Shire Councils local government areas
In accordance with the Place Names Act 1994, notice is given that the Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts is considering a proposal to name Dyas Creek in the Croydon and Etheridge Shire Councils local government areas.
Dyas Creek is located north of the town of Croydon, extends westward from its source at Strathmore Station in Strathmore and converges with Rocky Creek at Clotilda Station in Karran.
Queensland place names plan QPN1096 (PDF, 1.0M)* shows the location of the place considered under this proposal.
The plan is also available for viewing at the following locations:
- DERM Business Centres at the State Government Building 3rd Floor 187-209 Stanley Street Townsville
- DERM Business Centres at the State Government Building Tower 2 Level 4 William McCormack Place 5b Sheridan Street Cairns
- Croydon Shire Council Chambers at Croydon
- Etheridge Shire Council Chambers and the Terrestrial Centre at Georgetown
Submissions close 2 November 2011.
Submissions in writing, either in support of or against the proposal, may be sent to the Regional Manager Planning and Assessment, North Region, Townsville Office, Department of Environment and Resource Management, PO Box 5318, Townsville Q 4810 within two months of the date of this publication.
Enquiries about the proposal should be directed to Bill Sales by telephone 4799 7037 or by email on bill.sales@derm.qld.gov.au
Background
The creek is to be named after Sub-Inspector George Dyas who joined the Queensland Police in 1864 and was killed in action in the area in 1881.
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Last reviewed 13 March 2012
Last updated 31 August 2011