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Alice Springs came about as a result of the exploration of John McDouall Stuart.
In 1862, Stuart's third expedition succeeded in finding a route through the central Australia to the north coast, navigating and mapping the country for white settlement. The construction of the Overland Telegraph Line from Adelaide to Darwin was completed in 1872.
The springs after which the town was named were discovered on 11 March 1871 by the team building the Overland Telegraph Line. They actually lie to the north-east of the town and were named after the wife of Charles Todd, the man instrumental in securing the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line for South Australia. Surveyors William Whitfield Mills and John Ross both claim credit for the discovery of the springs.
Alice Springs was the name given to the telegraph repeater station which operated from 1872 to 1932. The actual town, originally surveyed in 1888, was 3km south of the telegraph station. Until the early 1930s, the official name of the town was Stuart. However, this created confusion for administrators in Adelaide, so on 31 August 1933 the township of Stuart was officially gazetted Alice Springs.
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How tall is Alice Springs?
Alice Springs is 5' 1".
What Ocean is beside Alice Springs?
Alice Springs lies in the central Australia, thousands of kilometres from the nearest ocean. The town is named after springs which were discovered on 11 March 1871 by the team building the Overland Telegraph Line - right across the central Australian desert.
Is Alice springs in north Australia?
No. Alice Springs is in central Australia.
Is Alice springs a continent?
No. Alice Springs is a city in central Australia.
What direction is Alice Springs located from Perth?
Alice Springs is located east-northeast of Perth.
Is Alice Springs a town or city?
No. Alice Springs is the largest city - and the only city - in central Australia. It is not a capital.
Which city is further south Alice Springs or Rockhampton?
Alice Springs is further south. Rockhampton and Alice Springs both lie on the Tropic of Capricorn, but Alice Springs is just very slightly further south.
What deserts are there in Alice Springs?
There are no deserts in Alice Springs. Alice Springs is a large town in central Australia. The Simpson Desert stretches south from Alice Springs and extends into South Australia, as well as far western Queensland, so Alice Springs is on the northern end of the Simpson Desert.
What town is nearest the centre of the Australia continent?
Alice Springs is the city closest to the centre of Australia, but it is not one of the capital cities of Australia.
Who is the mayor of Alice springs?
In 2009, the Mayor of Alice Springs is Damien Ryan.
What is Alice Springs Australia's biome?
The biome surrounding Alice Springs is desert.
Is Alice springs north or south of Darwin?
Alice Springs is located south of Darwin.
