Gosse, South Australia facts for kids
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 Gosse
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 407 (shared with other localities within the “State Suburb of Vivonne Bay”) (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1961 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5223 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 175 km (109 mi) south-west of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Kangaroo Island Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island | ||||||||||||||
| County | Carnarvon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mawson | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Distances Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities |
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Gosse is a place in the Australian state of South Australia. It is found on Kangaroo Island, about 175 kilometers south-west of Adelaide city centre, the capital city.
Discovering Gosse: A Place on Kangaroo Island
Gosse is known as a "locality," which is like a small area or district. It is part of a larger area called the Hundred of Gosse. A "Hundred" is an old way of dividing land in some parts of Australia.
The Story Behind Gosse's Name
In the 1950s, people thought about creating a special town here for soldiers returning from war. This was called a "soldier settlement town."
The area was officially mapped out in June 1961. It became a government town in September 1961 and was named Gosse. This name honors Sir James Hay Gosse. He was very interested in protecting the native animals and plants on Kangaroo Island. His father, William Gosse, was a famous explorer. The "Hundred of Gosse" is named after William Gosse.
The official borders of the Gosse locality, including the old town, were set in May 2002.
What Gosse is Like Today
The land in Gosse is mainly used for two things:
- Conservation: This means protecting nature. A big part of Gosse is inside the Flinders Chase National Park. This park helps keep the natural environment safe.
- Primary Production: This involves farming or other ways of getting resources directly from the land.
The Playford Highway, an important road, goes right through Gosse.
Gosse in Government
Gosse is part of different government areas:
- It is in the federal division of Mayo. This is how Australia divides areas for national elections.
- It is in the state electoral district of Mawson. This is for elections within South Australia.
- It is also part of the Kangaroo Island Council. This is the local government that helps manage things like roads and services on the island.
