Foul Bay, South Australia facts for kids
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 Foul Bay
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1999 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5577 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 130 km (81 mi) west of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Yorke Peninsula Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Yorke and Mid North | ||||||||||||||
| County | Fergusson | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Narungga | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Distances Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities |
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Foul Bay is a small coastal area in South Australia. It's located on the southern part of the Yorke Peninsula. This spot is right next to the Investigator Strait. It's about 130 kilometers (around 80 miles) west of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.
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Discovering Foul Bay
Foul Bay is a quiet place known for its natural beauty. It offers a peaceful escape by the sea. The area is part of a larger region with a rich history.
How Foul Bay Got Its Name
Foul Bay became an official "locality" (a type of small area) in May 1999. Its name comes from a place called the Foul Bay Shack Site. This site is located on South Coast Road. The area also includes two older "shack sites." These were known as the "Old Wheel Inn Shack Site" and the "Point Davenport Shack Site."
The Lost Town of Nugent
Back in July 1880, a government town was planned near Point Davenport. It was called Nugent. However, this town was never actually built. So, in June 1925, it was officially declared that Nugent no longer existed. In 2012, a part of Foul Bay was added to the nearby town of Warooka.
What Happens in Foul Bay?
As of 2014, most of the land in Foul Bay is used for "primary production." This means people use the land to grow crops or raise animals. It's a way of producing food and other raw materials.
How Foul Bay is Governed
Foul Bay is part of different government areas. These areas help manage services and laws for the people living there.
- It's in the federal division of Grey. This means it's part of a larger area that elects a representative to the national government.
- It's also in the state electoral district of Narungga. This area elects a representative to the state government of South Australia.
- Locally, Foul Bay is managed by the Yorke Peninsula Council. This council looks after local services like roads and parks.
