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Adelaide River is a small town situated on the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory.
The Kungarrakan and Awarai Aboriginal peoples are acknowledged as the traditional owners of the land surrounding the present day town of Adelaide River. In 1872 European settlers arrived in the area. Also during that year the Overland Telegraph was constructed through the area. In 1873, Adelaide River became an important mail stop between Darwin and mining towns further south, before the railway from Darwin arrived in 1888.
During the early 20th century pastoral and agriculture became an important part of the local economy, and in 1936 work began on a road link between Darwin and Adelaide River, up until its completion, rail was the main form of transport between the 2 locations. In 1962, Adelaide River was officially proclaimed a town.
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Adelaide River: Looking south along the Stuart Highway service road at Adelaide River, July 2017. Image © Michael Greenslade |
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Adelaide River: Looking north along the Stuart Highway service road at Adelaide River, July 2017. Image © Michael Greenslade |
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Edwin Verburg Bridge: Looking west on the Adelaide River. The vantage point is the 1888 constructed bridge over the river. The Edwin Verbung Bridge over was opened on 27 March 1980 and became the primary road link over the river. Image © Michael Greenslade |
1 Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016 Census QuickStats
Last updated: 01-Jan-2019 16:21
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