Narridy, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NarridySouth Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 5523 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Areas Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Frome | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Narridy is a small place located in the Mid North region of South Australia. It is part of the Northern Areas Council.
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Discovering Narridy's History
The area around Narridy was first set up in 1871 by Governor Sir James Fergusson. This was done to open up land for people to settle and farm. The town of Narridy itself was planned in July of the same year.
Today, Narridy is a recognized area, officially named in April 2001. It doesn't cover the whole original "Hundred" area. Some parts are now in Georgetown, and Huddleston is a separate place. The name "Narridy" might come from "Narrinde," which was the name of local Aboriginal groups in the lower North.
Past Services and Buildings
Narridy used to have its own local government. This was called the District Council of Narridy, and it operated from 1876 to 1888.
The Narridy Post Office opened in December 1873. It helped people send letters and packages for many years. It finally closed its doors on August 31, 1974. There was also a cemetery in Narridy, started in September 1872. It later became Crown land again in 1985.
The Narridy Hotel
Narridy once had a hotel, known as the Narridy Hotel. It was a popular meeting spot for people in the area. However, a part of the building dramatically collapsed on August 19, 1904. It seems the hotel never reopened after this event.
The hotel's liquor license was moved to a new hotel in Gulnare in June 1907. The rest of the old building was then put up for sale.
Local Schools
Narridy had a school that opened in 1878 and closed in 1967. Another school, called the Hundred of Narridy School, opened in 1886. It closed in 1891 but reopened the same year as Rocky River School.
Narridy's Changing Times
In 1876, Narridy was described as a smaller but important town. It had a mill, a nice hotel, and shops for saddlers, wheelwrights, and blacksmiths. There was also a general store, a chapel, a schoolroom, and some homes.
By 1905, the town had changed a lot. A journalist visiting at the time said Narridy was not as busy as it used to be. He noted it was one of the smallest towns on the map. There was only one store and a public house left. Many ruined buildings showed how much the town had declined from its earlier prosperity.
Today, the Country Fire Service station at Narridy helps keep the area safe. It opened in 1957.
