Taldra, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taldra South Australia
Taldra Location in South Australia
Population	32 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	5311
Elevation	24 m (79 ft)
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
LGA(s)	District Council of Loxton Waikerie
State electorate(s)	Chaffey
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Localities around Taldra: Pike River Yamba Bugle Hut Taldra Murray-Sunset Woodleigh Taplan

Taldra is a small place in the northeastern part of South Australia. It is right next to the border with Victoria. This area is known as the Murray Mallee region.

The name Taldra comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "kangaroo." In 2016, only 36 people lived in Taldra.

Exploring Taldra's Past

Taldra might be small today, but it has an interesting history. It was once connected by a railway line.

The Old Railway Line

A railway line was built through Taldra a long time ago. It opened on October 13, 1913. This railway was part of the Barmera railway line. It helped people and goods travel through the region.

However, the railway stopped running in the 1980s. Now, trains no longer pass through Taldra.

Nearby Settlements

Over time, some smaller towns and railway stops near Taldra changed. These places were called "sidings" because they were next to the railway. They included Nangari, Pungonda, Noora, and Ingalta. All of these were south of the main Taldra area.

Today, not much is left of these old settlements. Nangari once had a shop. Noora even had its own football team!

Grain Silos and Modern Transport

Even though the railway is gone, Taldra still has large structures called grain silos. These were built in the 1950s. They are used to store grain from local farms.

Today, if the silos are used, the grain is moved by road. Trucks carry the grain away, not trains. This shows how transport has changed over the years.