Condowie, South Australia facts for kids
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 Condowie
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 62 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5464 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Wakefield Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Frome | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Condowie is a small place, known as a locality, located in the Mid North region of South Australia. The name "Condowie" comes from an Aboriginal word that means "good water." This suggests that the area might have been a source of fresh water long ago.
Condowie is a quiet area today. It is part of the Wakefield Regional Council and has a small population.
Condowie's Railway Past
Condowie was once an important stop on a railway line. This line was called the Brinkworth–Kadina railway line. It was built to help transport goods and people across the region.
When the Railway Operated
The railway line opened in 1894. For many years, trains passed through Condowie. They carried things like wheat and other farm products. The railway was a vital link for the local communities.
The Condowie railway station was located right in the middle of the line. It was positioned between the towns of Snowtown and Brinkworth.
The End of the Line
The Brinkworth–Kadina railway line eventually closed in 1990. This meant that trains no longer stopped in Condowie. Many old railway lines across Australia closed as roads and trucks became more common for transport.
Today, you can still imagine the trains that once rumbled through Condowie. The railway's history is an important part of the locality's story.
