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Web: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peron_Islands
"The
Peron Islands are two low-lying islands off the west coast of the Northern Territory of Australia. They are about 5 km off Channel Point. Channel Point forms the northern end of Anson Bay which includes the mouth of the
Daly River.The smaller South
Peron Island lies about 3 km to the southeast of the more dominant North
Peron Island. The two are separated by a very shallow channel that is
well exposed during a spring low tide. The northern narrow tip of the north island has the distinguishing feature of a relatively tall
round hill that can be seen from as far north as Point Blaze at the southern end of Fog Bay, or approximately 20 kilometres away on a clear day. The islands are uninhabited and the nearest
population is the small community of Bulgul on the mainland adjacent to the North Island. There is also a small community at channel point adjacent to the south island."History
The islands are named after François Péron, a naturalist on the Baudin expedition to Australia. During World War II, the RAAF established a radar station on North
Peron Island, to enable detection and interception of incoming Japanese aircraft.