Lyons, Northern Territory
| Lyons Darwin, Northern Territory |
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| Population | 1,930 (2011)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2004 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 0810 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 16 km (10 mi) from Darwin | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Darwin | ||||||||||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Wanguri | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Solomon | ||||||||||||||
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Lyons is a northern suburb of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Present day
Prior to gazettal on 7 July 2004 the area comprising Lyons was part of the suburb of Lee Point. Lyons is a new suburb with new estates being built to the west.
History
Lyons is named in commemoration of Tommy Imabulg Lyons, a Larrakia traditional owner (Greater Darwin Area) and senior man for the Danggalaba clan, who was a member of the "Black Watch" and worked as a Police Tracker. Tommy lived most of his life on the Cox Peninsula, Dum in Mirrie and Indian Islands in Bynoe Harbour. He died in 1978.[2]
References
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- ↑ Northern Territory Government
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