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Livingstone, Northern Territory

Livingstone
DarwinNorthern Territory
Population 1,038 (2006 census)
Established 1942
Postcode(s) 0822
Location
LGA(s) Litchfield Municipality
Territory electorate(s) Goyder
Federal Division(s) Solomon
Suburbs around Livingstone:
Southport Southport Noonamah
Berry Springs Livingstone Acacia Hills
Tumbling Waters Adelaide River Acacia Hills

Livingstone is an outer rural locality Darwin. The name "Livingstone" derived from the war-time airstrip which was named after John D Livingstone, Jnr. On 4 April 1942, Livingstone was wounded during action over Darwin, but flew to the newly completed 34 mile airstrip where he crash landed, but died in the resultant inferno. He was buried at "The Gardens Cemetery". The 34 Mile strip was named Livingstone in his honour. Livingstone has a rural recreation reserve managed by community management committee and provides a Friday night 34 mile bar and bistro frequented by locals and visitors.

Coordinates: 12°40′58.45″S 131°04′54.80″E / 12.6829028°S 131.0818889°E / -12.6829028; 131.0818889


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