In 1863, that part of New South Wales to the north of South Australia was annexed to South Australia as the "Northern Territory of South Australia" which became shortened to the Northern Territory. 
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In 1863, that part of New South Wales to the north of South Australia was annexed to South Australia as the "Northern Territory of South Australia" which became shortened to the Northern Territory.