Wirrulla, South Australia
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| Wirrulla South Australia |
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| Population: | 46 |
| Established: | 1914 |
| Postcode: | 5661 |
| Elevation: | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Location: | 60 km (37 mi) North East of Streaky Bay |
| LGA: | District Council of Streaky Bay |
| State District: | Flinders |
| Federal Division: | Grey |
Wirrulla is a small grain belt town located 60 km from Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula. The town is a focus point for many of the surrounding agricultural districts, and features a number of silos used to store grain from the surrounding areas. The name of the town is derived from an aboriginal word meaning "to make haste, to be quick".[1]
The town was established after The Wirrilla Estate owned by Mr D.H. Power was subdivided in 1914, growing around a railway siding.[1] It was, and continues to be a useful stop for travellers making their way to the Gawler Ranges, which lie 40km to the North of the township.
Wirrulla currently has a number of basic facilities including a hotel, a caravan park and a general store. The town also has an unusual tourist attraction - an inland jetty, possibly one of the only ones in the world.[2]
The town has a number of sporting and recreational facilities including bowls and golf courses.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Manning Index of S.A. History (2006-06-21), Place Names of South Australia - W, <http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/manning/pn/w/w8.htm#wirrulla>. Retrieved on 23 April 2007
- ^ Streaky Bay DC, Wirrulla Town Profile, <http://www.streakybay.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=121>. Retrieved on 23 April 2007
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