Kappawanta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kappawanta South Australia
Kappawanta Location in South Australia
Established	Before 1862
Postcode(s)	5670
Location	36 km (22 mi) east of Elliston 70 km (43 mi) south of Wudinna
LGA(s)	District Council of Elliston
State electorate(s)	Flinders
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Kappawanta: Mount Joy Coolillie Polda Bramfield Kappawanta Lock, Murdinga Sheringa Tooligie

Kappawanta is a place in South Australia. It is also known as Kappawanta Station. It is a large farm where sheep are raised. It is also an official area, like a town or suburb.

You can find Kappawanta about 36 kilometers (22 miles) east of Elliston. It is also 70 kilometers (43 miles) south of Wudinna. This area is on the Eyre Peninsula, close to Lake Newland. A big part of the Bascombe Well Conservation Park is in eastern Kappawanta.

A Look Back: Kappawanta's History

Kappawanta has a long history, going back to at least 1862. It has seen many changes over the years.

Early Owners and Sheep Farming

In 1862, Thomas Horn and Edward Kent owned Kappawanta. They ended their business partnership that year. By 1863, the station had 5,345 sheep. This shows it was already a busy sheep farm.

Changes in Ownership

In 1888, the property was put up for sale. It was about 102 square miles (264 square kilometers) in size. The next year, all the sheep and farm equipment were sold. The property was then left empty for a while.

Messrs R Myers and Son bought Kappawanta before 1893. They put it up for sale again in 1896. At this time, it still covered 102 square miles. It had 6,200 sheep, 15 cattle, and 5 horses. The land was divided into 18 fenced areas called paddocks.

Edward Morris and Wool Production

By 1898, Edward Morris owned Kappawanta. He acquired the property after winning a prize. Edward Morris lived on the property and worked hard. Each year, he produced between 90 and 160 bales of wool. A "wool bale" is a large, tightly packed bundle of wool. Edward Morris passed away in 1908 at age 56.

Family Continues the Farm

After Edward's death, his wife, Elizabeth Morris, continued to run the station. Later, her sons took over managing the farm.

Facing Natural Challenges

Kappawanta has faced tough times due to nature. In 1932, large bushfires swept through Kappawanta and nearby farms. These fires started from lightning strikes.

In 1942, severe storms hit the area. The main farm house, called the "homestead," lost its roof. Many windmills on the property were also blown over.

Later Ownership

George and Edward Morris owned the station until 1948. They then sold it to R. Sheehan.

Kappawanta Today: An Official Locality

The official boundaries for the area of Kappawanta were set in November 1999. This made it a recognized "locality," which is an official geographic area. It includes several smaller land divisions called "hundreds." These are the hundreds of Kappawanta, Blesing, and Hudd. It also includes parts of the hundreds of Barwell, Cowan, and Tinline.