Agery, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Agery South Australia
Agery Location in Yorke Peninsula Council
Established	24 May 1999 (locality)
Postcode(s)	5558
Elevation	104 m (341 ft)
LGA(s)	Yorke Peninsula Council
Region	Yorke and Mid North
County	Daly
State electorate(s)	Narungga
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Agery: Kooroona Moonta Mines East Moonta Boors Plain Cunliffe Cunliffe Nalyappa Agery Sunnyvale Weetulta Weetulta Arthurton Arthurton
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Agery is a small place, also called a locality, in the Australian state of South Australia. It is found on the Yorke Peninsula. Agery is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) south-east of the town of Moonta. The name Agery comes from an Aboriginal word, ngadjali. This word means "pipe clay."

What is Agery's History?

Agery has a history that goes back many years. It was once a busy little community.

Early Buildings and Services

• Agery School: The school in Agery first opened its doors in 1880. It taught local children for over 100 years. The school finally closed in 1982.
• Agery Post Office: A post office was also opened in Agery in December 1890. This helped people send and receive mail.
• Agery Methodist Church: A church, originally known as the New Wesleyan Chapel, was built in 1885. It was a place for people to gather until 1970.

What Natural Features Does Agery Have?

Agery is home to a special natural area. This area helps protect local plants and animals.

Agery Reserve

• A Small Nature Spot: Agery Reserve is a small nature area. It covers about 3.3 hectares (about 8 acres).
• Mallee Scrub: This reserve is filled with mallee scrub. Mallee is a type of Australian bushland. It has many small eucalyptus trees.
• Managed by the National Trust: The reserve is looked after by the Moonta Branch of the National Trust of South Australia. They work to protect important natural and historical places.

How is Agery Governed?

Like all places in Australia, Agery is part of different government areas. These areas help manage services for the people who live there.

Local and National Government

• Local Council: Agery is part of the Yorke Peninsula Council. This is the local government body. They look after local services like roads and rubbish collection.
• State Government: For state-level decisions, Agery is in the electoral district of Narungga. People in this district vote for a representative in the state parliament.
• Federal Government: At the national level, Agery is in the federal division of Grey. This division elects a representative to the Australian Parliament in Canberra.