Belalie East, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Belalie East South Australia
Former Presbyterian Church in 1910
Belalie East Location in South Australia
Established	12 April 2001
Postcode(s)	5491
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	184 km (114 mi) N of Adelaide
LGA(s)	Northern Areas Council
Region	Yorke and Mid North
County	Victoria
State electorate(s)	Stuart
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.7 °C 73 °F 9.3 °C 49 °F 474.1 mm 18.7 in
Localities around Belalie East: Jamestown Belalie North Canowie Belt Bundaleer North Belalie East Whyte Yarcowie Washpool Mayfield Canowie Hallett
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Belalie East is a rural area located in the Mid North region of South Australia. It is managed by the Northern Areas Council. The official boundaries for Belalie East were set in April 2001. However, people had been using this name for the area for a long time before that.

Getting Around Belalie East

The Wilkins Highway is an important road that cuts through the middle of Belalie East. This highway helps connect the towns of Jamestown and Hallett.

History of Community Buildings

Belalie East has a rich history with several important community buildings. These places helped the community grow and thrive over the years.

Schools and Halls

The Belalie East school first opened its doors in 1878, providing education for local children. It continued to operate for many years before closing in 1959.

The Belalie East Memorial Hall was built to honor those who served. It opened on September 1, 1923, and is still standing today. This hall has likely been a central place for community gatherings and events.

Churches and Post Offices

A Presbyterian church was built in Belalie East in 1881. The exact year it closed is not known. Churches often served as important social and spiritual centers for early communities.

Belalie East also had several post offices over the years. The first one operated from 1873 to 1876. A second post office was open from 1883 to 1892. The third and final post office served the area from about 1896 to 1898.

Historic Landmarks

One special historic building in the area is the Coolootoo Shepherd's Hut. This hut is a leftover from the very large and important Old Canowie Station. It is located right on the border between Belalie East and its neighbor to the south, Mayfield. The Coolootoo Shepherd's Hut is so important that it is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register, which means it is protected for its historical value.