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Place Naming (Nomenclature) in Tasmania

In Tasmania, the official naming of places is primarily the responsibility of the Nomenclature Board.

The Board undertakes research and investigation into the origin, priority and usage of place names and assigns official place names in accordance with the Rules for Place Names in Tasmania.

Rules and Processes for Naming Places
A summary of how official names are assigned to places and features in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Road Route Codes
The signing scheme is based on the United Kingdom system whereby zones have been created and routes chosen according to their importance to the motori...
Recent Gazettals of Place Names
Details of recent notices for the assignment or alteration of official place names in Tasmania.
Nomenclature Board of Tasmania
History, membership, functions and responsibilities of the Nomenclature Board.
Survey Co-ordination Act 1944
Sections of the Survey Co-ordination Act 1944 relevant to the appointment and proceedings of the Nomenclature Board.

For further information:

  Steve Billingham
  Nomenclature Board Secretary
  Level 1/134 Macquarie Street
  HOBART TAS 7000
  Phone: 03 6233 2554
  Email: Nomenclature.Office@dpipwe.tas.gov.au


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