Lucindale, South Australia facts for kids
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Former railway building at the Lucindale museum
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 Lucindale
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 25 January 1877 (town) 3 December 1998 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 5272 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Naracoorte Lucindale Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Limestone Coast | ||||||||||||||
| County | Robe | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | MacKillop | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Adjoining localities | ||||||||||||||
Lucindale is a small town in the south-east of South Australia. It is about 345 kilometers (214 miles) south-east of Adelaide, the state capital. In 2006, about 301 people lived here. Lucindale is famous for its yearly South East Field Days. This big event brings over 26,000 visitors every March!
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History of Lucindale
The town of Lucindale was officially created on January 25, 1877. It was named after Lady Jeannie Lucinda Musgrave. She was the wife of Anthony Musgrave, who was the Governor of South Australia at the time.
Lucindale was once a station on the Kingston-Naracoorte railway line. This railway line opened around the same time the town was founded. However, the railway line closed on November 28, 1987. It was then taken apart on September 15, 1991. A school was also started in Lucindale in 1878. The Post Office opened on May 1, 1877, but it was first known as Baker's Range for a few months. The wider area, called the locality of Lucindale, was officially recognized on December 3, 1998.
Lucindale Today
Today, Lucindale has important services for its residents. These include a health center and a licensed post office. There is also a newsagent and a service station.
Education in Lucindale
Students in Lucindale can get their education from reception (like kindergarten) all the way to Year 12. This is provided by the Lucindale Area School.
Town Achievements
Lucindale has been recognized for its neatness and appearance. In 1994, it was named Australia's tidiest town. It was also a finalist for the award in 2006.
Community Events
On September 14, 2019, Lucindale hosted the triple j One Night Stand. This was a huge music event that brought more than 15,000 people to the town. The town also has an Australian Rules football team. They play in the Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League.
Recent Events
In January 2021, a large bushfire happened near Lucindale. This fire affected over 14,000 hectares of land around the town. Sadly, at least four homes were damaged by the fire.
Notable People from Lucindale
Some well-known people have come from Lucindale:
- Sandy Roberts – a television personality and sports presenter.
- Andrew McKay (born 1970) – a former player for the Carlton Football Club.
- Darcy Fogarty (born 1999) – has played for the Adelaide Football Club since 2018.
Climate in Lucindale
| Climate data for Lucindale | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 44.1 (111.4) |
44.0 (111.2) |
42.0 (107.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
28.8 (83.8) |
21.2 (70.2) |
22.2 (72.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
29.8 (85.6) |
35.4 (95.7) |
42.0 (107.6) |
43.0 (109.4) |
44.0 (111.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.6 (83.5) |
29.2 (84.6) |
25.9 (78.6) |
21.6 (70.9) |
17.6 (63.7) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.4 (57.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
17.2 (63.0) |
20.3 (68.5) |
23.1 (73.6) |
25.8 (78.4) |
21.2 (70.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.7 (53.1) |
12.0 (53.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
8.8 (47.8) |
7.3 (45.1) |
5.3 (41.5) |
5.1 (41.2) |
5.8 (42.4) |
6.6 (43.9) |
7.6 (45.7) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.4 (50.7) |
8.4 (47.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 3.4 (38.1) |
2.3 (36.1) |
1.1 (34.0) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 22.7 (0.89) |
19.2 (0.76) |
25.9 (1.02) |
45.2 (1.78) |
64.1 (2.52) |
78.9 (3.11) |
87.2 (3.43) |
79.4 (3.13) |
63.8 (2.51) |
49.0 (1.93) |
33.9 (1.33) |
32.3 (1.27) |
601.6 (23.68) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2mm) | 4.8 | 3.9 | 5.7 | 9.5 | 13.3 | 14.8 | 16.8 | 16.8 | 14.3 | 10.7 | 8.1 | 6.6 | 125.3 |
| Source: Bureau of Meteorology | |||||||||||||
