Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

21/04/2008 8:00 pm

Location:
Via Stuart Highway Alice Springs NT 0870

Heritage Listing
National Trust 07/08/1985 National Estate 21/10/1980

Citation
The Alice Springs Telegraph Station symbolises the first centre of European settlement in the central Australian region. The station was an essential part of the Overland Telegraph Line which was a significant development in Australia that brought the country in from its isolation from the world by providing rapid communications with Britain. The first message to Adelaide was sent from the Station in January 1872. In 1932 the Telegraph Station closed, and the site then served for many years as a home to Aboriginal children. In 1963 it was declared a National Park.

The site includes a number of stone walled buildings, including the Station Master’s Residence, Barracks, Post & Telegraph Office, Battery Room, Blacksmith’s Shop, and Buggy Shed. The reserve also acts as an important refuge for flora and fauna.

Home About National Trust Membership Contacts
Search text: National ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
About Us Properties Register of Significant Places Branches Membership Events and Activities National Trust Foundation Volunteering Sponsors [ Links ]	Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve 21/04/2008 8:00 pm Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve Location: Via Stuart Highway Alice Springs NT 0870 Heritage Listing National Trust 07/08/1985 National Estate 21/10/1980 Citation The Alice Springs Telegraph Station symbolises the first centre of European settlement in the central Australian region. The station was an essential part of the Overland Telegraph Line which was a significant development in Australia that brought the country in from its isolation from the world by providing rapid communications with Britain. The first message to Adelaide was sent from the Station in January 1872. In 1932 the Telegraph Station closed, and the site then served for many years as a home to Aboriginal children. In 1963 it was declared a National Park. The site includes a number of stone walled buildings, including the Station Master’s Residence, Barracks, Post & Telegraph Office, Battery Room, Blacksmith’s Shop, and Buggy Shed. The reserve also acts as an important refuge for flora and fauna.

	National Trust NT © 2010 Login