Welcome To Adelaide River Mural, Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia
S 13° 14.240 E 131° 06.229
52L E 727968 N 8535659
A mural on the front wall of a public toilet block in the small but historically significant township of Adelaide River.
Waymark Code: WMETB2
Location: Northern Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 07/05/2012
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The mural occupies the front wall of a public toilet block beside the Stuart Highway, and welcomes travellers who use the facilities. The mural has been painted in three panel divided by the rainwater downpipes attached to the wall. The first two panels feature an acquatic scene indicative of the river, with red and white water lilys which are common in the area, as well as frogs, fish and turtles. Above this detail are the words "G'Day! Welcome To Adelaide River" spelled out in puffy white clouds. The third panel depicts the wildlife of the area including a goanna, a buffalo and a kangaroo.
There is no indication as to the artists, but the style of the drawing indicate it was probably painted by local Primary School students.
Adelaide River is located at the crossing of the Stuart Highway over the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory of Australia. The town is upstream of the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains Important Bird Area. Adelaide River is part of the Coomalie Shire and is the second largest settlement (after Batchelor) in the local government area. It is renowned for the fresh barramundi served at the hotel on the banks of the river.
Adelaide River was first settled by workers who arrived in the area to construct the Overland Telegraph Line. During construction, the discovery of gold at Pine Creek in 1872 had a major impact on the settlement.
On 11 January 1962, Adelaide River was officially proclaimed a town. The gazetted area comprises 626.8 hectares.
The town remains an important rest stop for travellers on the Stuart Highway and offers fuel, mechanical repairs and accommodation. It also functions as a service centre for the agriculture and horticulture activities in the surrounding area. The town boasts a number of tourist attractions. Government services provided in the town include the Post Office, police station, fire station and a Remote Health Clinic.