County of Stanley (South Australia) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stanley South Australia
Cottage among grape vines at Penwortham in the Hundred of Clare
Stanley Location in South Australia
Established	1842
Area	4,080 km2 (1,574 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Wakefield Regional Council District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys Regional Council of Goyder Northern Areas Council Port Pirie Regional Council
Lands administrative divisions around Stanley: Victoria Victoria Kimberley Daly Stanley Burra Fergusson Gawler Light

The County of Stanley is a special area in South Australia. It is one of 49 "cadastral counties" in the state. Think of these as older ways to divide land for official records and maps.

This county was officially created in 1842 by Governor George Edward Grey. He named it after Edward Stanley, who was a very important person in the British government at the time. Stanley was the "Secretary of State for the Colonies" from 1841 to 1845. This means he was in charge of all the British colonies, like South Australia. He helped South Australia get financial support in 1842, which was very important for the young colony.

The County of Stanley has clear boundaries. To the south, it's near the Wakefield River. To the east, it follows the general path of the Barrier Highway. In the north, it reaches latitude 33°28' S, and in the west, it's between longitudes 138°08' and 138°15' E.

Understanding Hundreds

Within the County of Stanley, the land is further divided into smaller sections called "hundreds." These "hundreds" are like smaller districts or townships within the larger county. The County of Stanley has 16 of these smaller areas.

The Hundreds of Stanley

The 16 hundreds are grouped by their location within the county:

• North West and North:

* Hundred of Koolunga is in the north-west part of the county. * The Hundred of Yackamoorundie and Hundred of Andrews are located in the northern area.

• North East:

* On the western slopes of the northern Mount Lofty Ranges, you'll find the Hundred of Ayers and Hundred of Hanson.

• West:

* The western side of the county includes the Hundred of Boucaut, Hundred of Hart, Hundred of Everard, and Hundred of Blyth.

• South West:

* Near the lower right bank of the Wakefield River, you'll find the Hundred of Goyder, Hundred of Stow, and Hundred of Hall.

• South East:

* The south-eastern part of the county, which includes the beautiful Clare Valley, contains the Hundred of Milne, Hundred of Clare, Hundred of Stanley, and Hundred of Upper Wakefield.