Tintinara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TintinaraSouth Australia |
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 Tintinara
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1850s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5266 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 190 km (118 mi) SE of Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | The Coorong District Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | MacKillop | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Adjoining localities | ||||||||||||||
Tintinara is a small town in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia. It is located in the southeastern part of the state.
The town sits along the Dukes Highway and the main Adelaide-Melbourne railway line. Tintinara is part of The Coorong District Council, which is its local government area. This council helps manage local services for the community. The town is also represented in state government by the Electoral district of MacKillop and in the national government by the Division of Barker. In 2016, about 527 people lived in the town and its surrounding area.
People have different ideas about how Tintinara got its name. One idea is that it comes from an Aboriginal man named Tin-Tin, with 'ara' added to the end. Another thought is that one of the early settlers' Aboriginal workers was named Tintinara. Some believe the name comes from an Aboriginal word, tinlinyara, which means the stars in Orion's belt.
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Exploring Tintinara's Past
The Tintinara area was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s. Shepherds brought their sheep flocks to graze here. Soon after, in the 1850s, the 'Tintinara' homestead was built by brothers T. W. Boothby and J. H. Boothby. They leased a large area of land, about 165 square miles.
In 1865, new owners, William Harding and George Bunn, built a big shearing shed. This shed could hold 16 sheep at once for shearing. Today, both the homestead and the shearing shed are protected by the National Trust because of their historical importance.
Watering Points for Gold Escorts
The Tintinara wells and Reedy Wells were important stops for Tolmer's gold escort team. This team safely transported gold across the region. The Tintinara post office opened in the 1860s, helping people send and receive mail.
Farming and the Environment
For a long time, Tintinara was not a very productive farming area. This was because its sandy soils were poor, and it had low mallee scrub and heath plants. However, after clearing some of this natural vegetation and adding special nutrients called trace elements to the soil, the area became much better for farming. One important natural area in Tintinara is Lake Indawarra.
Community Life in Tintinara
Tintinara has many active community groups and facilities that help bring people together. These groups offer different activities and support for residents.
Local Clubs and Facilities
The town is home to several community organizations, including the Tintinara Action Club and the Tintinara Lions Club. There are also many sports clubs and facilities for people to enjoy:
- Tintinara Cricket Club
- Border Downs Tintinara Football & Netball Club
- Tintinara Bowling Club
- Tintinara Golf Club
- Tintinara Tennis Club
The Tintinara Tennis Club Story
The Tintinara Tennis Club started in 1919. It was founded by Edward B. Northcott, Fanny Williams, and Tilly Williams. When it first began, the club had about 40 members. They played on two tennis courts for many years.
Later, in the summer of 1951–52, the club started using four new courts. Over time, more courts were added. A new clubhouse was finished in 1966, giving members a place to relax and gather. Today, the Tintinara Tennis Club has six courts and a modern clubhouse.
Images for kids
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Tintinara Tennis Courts during the 2009 Grand Final.
