Wugularr, Northern Territory facts for kids
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 Wugularr
Location in Northern Territory
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| Population | 531 |
| Postcode(s) | 0852 |
| LGA(s) | Roper Gulf Region |
| Territory electorate(s) | Arnhem |
| Federal Division(s) | Lingiari |
Wugularr, (pronounced: woo-gah-larr), known previously by its non-Aboriginal name Beswick, is a small community in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is located 116 kilometres (72 mi) south-east of Katherine and 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the Barunga Community. It was formally renamed in August 2024 by the request of the Bagala (Jawoyn) people who are its traditional owners.
The name comes is a Jawoyn language word which refers to the Country where the land sits. The earlier name, Beswick, was adopted from the former pastoral lease of the area which was 'Beswick Station'.
A DC-3 (Dakota) belonging to the Dutch Air Force crash-landed near Beswick (or Beswick Creek, now Barunga?) in 1947. All passengers survived, with four crew travelling about 100 miles (160 km) down the Katherine River to get help. After running out of food they killed one of two dogs they had with them. The wings were eventually removed and the remains of the plane were towed to Katherine.
The community has had books published about local stories, while the NITV children's television show Barrumbi Kids was filmed there in 2021.
