Coonawarra is a south-eastern suburb in the city of
Darwin, in the
Northern Territory
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[ It is on the traditional Country and waterways of the Larrakia people.]
History
The suburb's name is derived from HMAS Coonawarra
HMAS ''Coonawarra'' is a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base located in Darwin, Northern Territory, and is home to seven fleet units of the RAN. The current commander is Captain Moses Raudino, ADC, RAN.
History
During World War I, Port Darwin h ...
, a naval establishment which was located in the suburb until 2003. 'Coonawarra' itself is an Aboriginal word which means "swan".
References
Suburbs of Darwin, Northern Territory
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