Bute, South Australia facts for kids
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 Bute
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| Established | 13 March 1884 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5560 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Barunga West | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Narungga | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Bute is a town located on the northern Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of Wallaroo. It is also 24 kilometers (15 miles) west of Snowtown.
The town was officially started in 1884. It was named after the Isle of Bute in Scotland. Bute was the first place to host the Yorke Peninsula Field Days in 1895. These large farming events are now held near Paskeville.
History of Bute
In 1874, two areas called the Hundred of Wiltunga and the Hundred of Ninnes were created. This was done to help more people settle in the area. These areas were between the Barunga-Hummock Ranges and the copper-mining towns like Kadina, Wallaroo, and Moonta.
In 1882, land in the Hundred of Wiltunga was sold to farmers. These farmers grew grain. The official town of Bute was planned in September 1883. Governor William Robinson officially named it on March 13, 1884.
Local Government and Railways
In 1888, Bute became part of the District Council of Ninnes. This was the first time the town had local government. A railway line from Brinkworth to Kadina opened in October 1879. Bute had a stop on this railway line.
Another stop nearby was called Mona. For a while, Bute and Mona competed to be the main business center. But by 1886, Bute was clearly more important. It had a church, a school, and a hotel.
Over time, small areas like Bute East, Bute South, and Bute West grew up around Bute. In 1933, the Ninnes council changed its name to the District Council of Bute. This happened because Bute had grown much larger than the town of Ninnes.
Later Developments
From 1895 until about 1973, the Yorke Peninsula Field Days were held in Bute. These were big events for farmers. By 1935, a modern airport was built just north of the town. It became the main base for the North-Western Aero Club.
In the late 1990s, a tourist train ran on the old railway line from Wallaroo to Bute. This train service stopped in 2009. In 1998, the current borders of Bute were officially set. Bute East, Bute South, Bute West, and Mona all became part of the larger area of Bute. This new area covers about 238 square kilometers (92 square miles).
Things to See in Bute
Bute has some interesting places to visit. You can see the Bute tannery and the Bute Hobbies Bromeliad Display Gardens. The Bute Hotel is also a well-known spot.
There is a free animal park on Snowtown Road. The Bute Lions Club takes care of it. Visitors can see emus, peacocks, and red kangaroos there. You can also spot other wildlife in fenced areas. The park has places for barbecues and picnics. The town of Bute is surrounded by farms and land for raising animals.
