Benbournie, South Australia facts for kids
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 Benbournie
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5453 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Mid North | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Frome | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Benbournie (once called Benbourni) is a small rural area in South Australia. It is located in the "Mid North" region. You can find it about halfway between the towns of Clare and Blyth. The official name and borders for Benbournie were set in January 2001. This was done to match a name that people had used for a long time. Some old farmhouses are in the north-eastern part of the area.
What is Benbournie?
Benbournie is a rural locality. This means it is a countryside area. It is not a big town or city. It is known for its quiet, open spaces. The area is part of the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys.
A Town That Never Was?
Benbournie is sometimes called a 'lost' town. This means it was planned to be a town, but it was never built. No streets were laid out, and no houses were sold. It remained a rural area.
Early Surveys and History
In the 1800s, the area was surveyed. A surveyor named Private Holledge mapped it out. He was part of the Royal Sappers and Miners. This group helped explore and map new areas. Benbournie was described as being near Emu Flat, South Australia. It was in a specific part of the Hundred of Blyth. A "Hundred" is an old way of dividing land.
