Hundred of Stanley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids StanleySouth Australia |
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 Stanley
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 7 August 1851 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 234 km2 (90.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Mid North | ||||||||||||||
| County | Stanley | ||||||||||||||
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The Hundred of Stanley is a special type of land area in South Australia. Think of a "hundred" as an old way to divide up land, like a small district or township. It's a "cadastral unit," which means it's used for keeping track of land ownership and boundaries.
This Hundred of Stanley is located in the northern part of the Mount Lofty Ranges, a mountain range in South Australia. It's one of 16 hundreds that make up the larger area called the County of Stanley.
Several towns and areas you might know are found within or mostly within the Hundred of Stanley. These include Stanley, Black Springs, and parts of Mintaro, Farrell Flat, and Manoora. These places are all part of the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys, which is like their local government.
History of Stanley Hundred
How the Hundred Was Created
The Hundred of Stanley was officially created in 1851. This happened when Governor Henry Young made a special announcement. It was named after the larger County of Stanley, which it belongs to.
The County of Stanley itself was named after an important British politician, Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby. In 1842, he spoke up in favor of giving financial help to the new area of South Australia.
Local Government Changes
Over time, the way local areas were managed changed. The first local government groups in the Hundred of Stanley were set up in 1868. These were the District Council of Stanley and the District Council of Black Springs. They helped manage local services and rules for the people living there.
Later on, these two councils joined together with other councils. Eventually, they became part of the District Council of Clare. This council then grew even bigger in 1997. It joined with other councils to its south to form the much larger District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys. This is the local council that manages the area today.
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