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The Northern Territory is one of two mainland Australian territories, and not a state. At Federation, the Northern Territory did not yet exist. From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of New South Wales, and from 1863 to 1911 it was part of South Australia. This resulted from the successful 1862 expedition of John McDouall Stuart to find an overland route through the desert from Adelaide to the north.
On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. The Northern Territory does not have the full rights that a state has, but the territory is administered by the Commonwealth delegating powers to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. States can govern their area in their own constitutional right. So, it is called a territory because it is an area of Australia controlled by Australia and is not an actual state.
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∙ 10y agoThe Northern Territory is called the Northern Territory, because it is in the northern part of Australia and because it happens to be one of the two territories of Australia.
The Northern Territory covers the area once called (briefly) Northern Australia. This was never formalised, and the land was given to South Australia as its northern territory because of the success of an explorer named John McDouall Stuart, who represented South Australia. His successful exploration enabled the immensely important Overland Telegraph Line to be built from Adelaide through to the northern coast. The population was not large enough to warrant its own state government, so after it was transferred from South Australia to Commonwealth control, it remained a territory.
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∙ 15y agoThe Northern Territory was originally part of South Australia. On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. It was so named because it was a territory, controlled by the Commonwealth, and not a state in its own right, and because it was in the north.
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When was the Northern Territory named?
The Northern Territory was originally part of South Australia. On 1 January 1911, the northern half of South Australia was separated and transferred to Commonwealth control and renamed the Northern Territory.
What is the capital of the Northern Territory of Australia named after the scientist and explorer who wrote the origin of species?
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia.
What town named something Springs is found in the Northern Territory?
Alice Springs is found in Australia's Northern Territory.
Who named the Northern Territory and when?
The Northern Territory was originally part of South Australia. On 1 January 1911, the northern half of South Australia was separated and transferred to Commonwealth control and renamed the Northern Territory by the Australian Government.
What is the capital of the Northern Teritory Australia?
The Northern Territory is a territory, not a state, in Australia. Positioned in the central northern area, it is bordered by Western Australia to the west, Queensland to the east, and South Australia to the south.
What is the northern territory in australia?
The Northern Territory of Australia is situated on the continent of Australia. Australia is an island continent.
What is the Capitol Of The Northern Terra-cottaitory In Australia Named After The Scientist And Explorer Who Wrote The Origin Of Species?
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia.
What continent is the Northern Territory Australia in?
The Northern Territory of Australia is situated on the continent of Australia. Australia is an island continent.
The largest city in the Northern Territory of Australia?
Darwin is the largest city of Northern Territory, Australia.
Which state is directly south of the Northern Territory?
South Australia is directly south of the Northern Territory.
When was the Northern Territory considered a territory in Australia?
The Northern Territory was founded under the name of "Northern Territory" on 1 January 1911, which is when it was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control.
The state west of South Australia and west of Northern Territory?
Western Australia lies west of South Australia and the Northern Territory.
