Alberga River facts for kids
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 Location of the river mouth in South Australia
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| Other name(s) | Alberga Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | South Australia |
| Region | Far North |
| Settlement | Macumba |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | north of Indulkana 465 m (1,526 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Macumba River near Alberga 110 m (360 ft) 27°06′15″S 135°31′47″E / 27.1042°S 135.5297°E |
| Length | 690 km (430 mi) |
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| River system | Lake Eyre Basin |
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| Waterholes | Oorarin Waterhole; Armina Waterhole; Kilkirkina Waterhole |
The Alberga River, also called Alberga Creek, is a river in South Australia that doesn't always have water. It's part of the huge Lake Eyre basin in the Far North area of Australia.
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About the Alberga River
The Alberga River starts near Indulkana. This is north of the Oodnadatta Track. It's also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Oodnadatta.
Where the River Flows
The river generally flows towards the southeast. Along its path, eight smaller creeks join it. There are also three special spots called waterholes. These are places where water collects.
The Alberga River eventually meets the Macumba River. This meeting point is close to the town of Alberga. The river travels about 690 kilometers (429 miles). During this journey, it drops about 355 meters (1,165 feet) in height.
The Ghan Train Crossing
Near where the river starts, the famous train called The Ghan crosses over it. This train travels a long way across Australia.
History of the Alberga River
The Alberga River has an interesting history. European explorers first found it in the 1800s.
European Discovery
An explorer named John McDouall Stuart found the Alberga River. This happened on March 23, 1860. He thought it was part of another river, the Neales River. Later, in 1873, William Christie Gosse gave the river its name. It is also known as Alberga Creek.
The Overland Telegraph Line
The Alberga River was an important spot for the Australian Overland Telegraph Line. This was a huge project. It connected the coasts of Australia with telegraph wires. This allowed messages to be sent quickly.
The southern part of the telegraph line was built in 1870. It ran between Port Augusta and Alberga Creek. The entire overland telegraph line was finished on May 22, 1872. This was a big step for communication in Australia.
