Brinkworth, South Australia facts for kids
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The Junction Hotel, Brinkworth
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 Brinkworth
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 401 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1892 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5464 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Wakefield Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Frome | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Brinkworth is a small town in the Mid North region of South Australia. About 243 people live here. You can find it about 31 kilometers northwest of Clare. The town's postcode is 5464.
People first started living in the Brinkworth area in the 1860s. The town itself was officially created in 1892. It got its name from an early landowner named George Brinkworth.
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How People Traveled: Trains and Railways
Brinkworth used to be an important place for trains. It was a "junction," meaning different train lines met there. One line went from Hamley Bridge to Gladstone. Another line went through Snowtown to Kadina and Wallaroo.
Train Track Changes
When they were first built, these train lines used "narrow gauge" tracks. This means the tracks were closer together (1067 millimeters wide). In 1927, the tracks were changed to "broad gauge." These tracks are wider (1600 millimeters).
Railway Closures
The train line connecting Hamley Bridge and Gladstone closed in May 1988. The line from Kadina to Brinkworth closed a few years later, in March 1993. Today, the old railway tracks and yards in Brinkworth are no longer there.
How Brinkworth is Governed
Brinkworth is part of a few different government areas. This helps manage the town and its people.
Local Government
For local matters, Brinkworth is part of the Wakefield Regional Council. This council helps with things like roads, parks, and local services.
State and Federal Government
At the state level, Brinkworth is in the Frome electoral district. This means people in Brinkworth vote for a representative in the South Australian House of Assembly. For federal matters, Brinkworth is in the Grey division. This is for voting for a representative in the Australian House of Representatives.
