Charra, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charra South Australia
Charra Location in South Australia
Established	19 September 1889 (town) 1999 (locality)
Abolished	16 May 1929 (town)
Postcode(s)	5690
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	584 km (363 mi) NW of Adelaide 33 km (21 mi) SE of Ceduna
LGA(s)	District Council of Ceduna
State electorate(s)	Flinders
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.5 °C 74 °F 10.4 °C 51 °F 294.6 mm 11.6 in
Suburbs around Charra: Watraba Watraba Uworra Ceduna Penong Charra Ceduna Nadia Great Australian Bight Great Australian Bight Tourville Bay
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Charra is a small place, or "locality," located in South Australia. It's on the western coast of the state, right next to the huge Great Australian Bight. Charra is about 584 kilometers (363 miles) northwest of Adelaide, which is the capital city. It's also about 33 kilometers (20 miles) west of Ceduna, a nearby town.

The History of Charra

How Charra Got Its Name

The name Charra was first used in 1864. It was given to a large area of land used for farming animals. This land was called the "Charra Run." It was managed by two people, Mr. R.B. Smith and Mr. W.R. Swan.

From Town to Locality

A government town named Charra was officially created on September 19, 1889. However, it didn't last forever. On May 16, 1929, the town was officially closed down. Later, the name Charra was used for a railway station. This station was part of the Eyre Peninsula Railway line. Today, the railway station is located within the current area of Charra.

The name "Charra" was given to the present-day locality in January 1999. This new area includes where the old government town used to be.

Schools in Charra's Past

Over the years, three schools were connected to the name Charra. The first school operated from 1897 to 1902. Another school, called Charra Plains School, was open from 1933 to 1940. The third school was the Charra Woolshed School. It taught students from 1904 until 1931. After that, it was renamed "Uworra School" and stayed open until 1944.

What Charra is Like Today

Land Use and Nature

As of 2012, most of the land in Charra is used for agriculture. This means people use the land for farming. The areas right along the coastline in the south are different. They are set aside for conservation. This helps protect the natural environment and wildlife.

Charra's Government Connections

Charra is part of different government areas. For national elections, it's in the federal Division of Grey. For state elections, it's in the electoral district of Flinders. Locally, it's managed by the District Council of Ceduna. This council helps run local services.