Kybunga, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KybungaSouth Australia |
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Wheat stacks at Kybunga, ca. 1920
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 Kybunga
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5453 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Wakefield Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Frome | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Kybunga is a small place, also known as a 'locality', in the Mid North region of South Australia. It is located on wide, flat lands, or 'plains', to the west of the beautiful Clare Valley. Kybunga was once an important stop on a railway line that helped connect towns and transport goods.
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History of Kybunga
Kybunga became a recognized place in the late 1800s. Like many small towns, it grew around important services for the people living there. The railway played a big part in its early development.
The Railway Connection
From 1876 until 1989, Kybunga was a stop on the Hamley Bridge-Gladstone railway line. This railway was very important for the area. It helped farmers send their crops, like wheat, to bigger towns and cities. It also allowed people to travel more easily. The railway line was about 87.5 miles (141 kilometers) north of Adelaide.
Community Buildings
As people settled in Kybunga, they built places for the community to gather.
Kybunga School
A school was opened in Kybunga in 1881. This was a central place for children in the area to get an education. The school served the community for many years, but it eventually closed its doors in 1988.
The Church
A church was also built in Kybunga. It opened in 1886 and was first a Methodist church, then later a Uniting church. Churches often served as important meeting places for the community. Today, this old church building is no longer used for services and has become a private home.
Kybunga Today
While Kybunga was once a busy railway stop with a school and church, it is now a quieter locality. The railway line is no longer active, and the school and church buildings have found new uses. It remains a part of the Mid North landscape in South Australia.
