Bungaree, South Australia
| Bungaree South Australia | |
|---|---|
  Bungaree | |
| Coordinates | 33°44′39″S 138°33′39″E / 33.74417°S 138.56083°ECoordinates: 33°44′39″S 138°33′39″E / 33.74417°S 138.56083°E |
| Established | 1841 |
| Postcode(s) | 5464 |
| Mayor | Allan Aughey |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Region | Mid North |
| State electorate(s) | Frome |
| Federal Division(s) | Wakefield |
Bungaree (or Bungaree Station) is a locality in the Mid North of South Australia, situated north of Clare, along the Main North Road.
History
Bungaree Station was established by settler George Charles Hawker and his two brothers in 1841, who ran sheep on 80,000 acres (32,000 ha) of land he purchased.[1] Over time, a large settlement evolved which included the main homestead and a number of outbuildings, including a church.
The settlement today
Bungaree is still an active sheep station and remains in the ownership of the Hawker family. It has also become a centre for tourism, which includes accommodation and a conference centre.[2]
Governance
Bungaree is governed at the local level by the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys, located within the state electoral district of Frome and the federal electoral division of Wakefield.
See also
References
- ↑ Serle, Percival (1949). "Hawker, George Charles". Dictionary of Australian Biography. Sydney: Angus and Robertson. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
- ↑ Bungaree Station website
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