Pinnaroo, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PinnarooSouth Australia |
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Pinnaroo main street, looking east
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 Pinnaroo
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 17 November 1904 (town) 2 August 1999 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 5304 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 243 km (151 mi) east of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Southern Mallee District Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Murray and Mallee | ||||||||||||||
| County | Chandos | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hammond | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Adjoining localities | ||||||||||||||
Pinnaroo is a town in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia. It is located very close to the border with Victoria. The town is about 243 kilometers (151 miles) east of Adelaide.
Pinnaroo sits on the north side of the Mallee Highway. It is also on the railway line that connects Tailem Bend and Ouyen. If you are traveling by bus from Adelaide to Sydney, the roadhouse in Pinnaroo is often the first stop for food and a break.
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History of Pinnaroo
The name Pinnaroo comes from a word in a local Aboriginal language. It means "big man."
The railway line reached the Pinnaroo area in 1906. Before the railway, there was not much development in the area. It was hard to farm because it was so far away. Getting supplies in and crops out was very difficult and expensive. The railway changed this, making farming possible.
Pinnaroo's Economy
The railway line from Tailem Bend was changed to a standard gauge track. However, it is not currently used for transport between states. This means that grain grown in the area must be moved by trucks to the port.
Since around 1990, Pinnaroo has become a major center for growing potatoes. This crop is a very important part of the town's economy.
Fun and Recreation
Pinnaroo hosts a show and field days every year. These events usually happen at the start of October. The Pinnaroo Show has many exciting activities. These include dog trials, agricultural tents, and various competitions. You can also see horse events, keg tosses, and animal judging. The show ends with a fireworks display. Many people visit Pinnaroo for this popular event each year.
Nature Parks Near Pinnaroo
There are several nature parks close to Pinnaroo where you can explore. The Peebinga Conservation Park is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) north of the town. The Karte Conservation Park is 30 kilometers (19 miles) to the north-west. The much larger Ngarkat Conservation Park is about 28 kilometers (17 miles) south of Pinnaroo. All these parks offer places for off-road adventures.
Sports in Pinnaroo
The town of Pinnaroo offers a wide range of sports for its residents. These include popular games like Australian rules football, netball, and cricket. You can also play tennis, basketball, volleyball, and lawn bowls. Other sports available are badminton, golf, and darts. The local football team is called the Pinnaroo Supa Roos. They play in the Mallee Football League.
The Pinnaroo Wetland
From about 2012 to 2020, people in Pinnaroo worked together as volunteers. They transformed an old railway dam into a beautiful wetland. This dam used to collect stormwater and was once used for steam trains. The wetland is now the only water attraction in the area. It is a popular spot to explore nature and watch different kinds of birds. You might see birds like crakes and grebes there.
Local Media
Pinnaroo has its own weekly newspaper. It is called The Border Times. This newspaper has been published since 1911.
Education in Pinnaroo
Pinnaroo Primary School is a public school. It teaches students from Reception (the first year of school) up to Year 7. The school has about 80 students. It is divided into four classes, where students from different years learn together. These are Reception, Years 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4, and Years 5, 6, and 7. This school is the only one within 30 kilometers (19 miles) of Pinnaroo. The school's motto is Aim High.
Pinnaroo Primary School is also special because it is home to South Australia's first community library. This library opened in 1977.
School Sports and Facilities
The school often takes part in sports competitions with nearby schools. These include schools from Lameroo and Geranium. They compete in swimming and athletics. The school also joins the Murray Mallee team for SAPSASA events. SAPSASA is a sports program for primary school students. Students can play Australian rules football, cricket, athletics, swimming, golf, softball, tennis, netball, and basketball.
Pinnaroo Primary School has many great facilities. It has four classrooms, a general purpose room, and an art and technical center. There is also a home economics center and an FM radio station. For sports, the school has a swimming pool, two ovals, and outdoor courts for tennis, netball, and basketball. It also has a full-size gymnasium.
Tourism in Pinnaroo
Pinnaroo has a museum that tells the story of the town's past. The Pinnaroo Historical Society helps to support this museum. You can find the museum across the street from a large and popular bakery.
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Main Street
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Main Street
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Main Street
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Post Office
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Lutheran Church
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Fountain
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Golden Grain Hotel
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Pinnaroo Hotel
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Pinnaroo Institute
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Memorial Clock
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Memorial Hospital
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War Memorial
