Two Wells, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Two Wells South Australia
Two Wells Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5501
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	39 km (24 mi) N of Adelaide city centre 20 km (12 mi) S of Mallala 24 km (15 mi) W of Gawler
LGA(s)	Adelaide Plains Council
Region	Barossa Light and Lower North
County	Gawler
State electorate(s)	Taylor
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.7 °C 73 °F 11.2 °C 52 °F 434.4 mm 17.1 in
Localities around Two Wells: Lower Light Korunye Reeves Plains Middle Beach Two Wells Lewiston Port Gawler Riverlea Park Virginia
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Two Wells is a town in South Australia. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the Adelaide city centre. The town is located near Port Wakefield Road. The Adelaide-Port Augusta railway line also passes by. Early settlers used two natural wells here for fresh water. This is how the town got its name. In 2016, about 1,926 people lived in Two Wells.

The Original Wells

The two wells were once natural waterholes. They provided fresh water for early settlers. In the 1880s, people made the wells deeper. They also made them stronger for animals traveling through. By 1900, a water pipeline brought water to the area. The wells were then not used as much.

In the 1960s, a local youth group helped fix up the wells. They also improved the area around them. But after some time, the wells were not looked after again. In 1979, the area was fixed up once more. It was partly fenced and marked as a special reserve. Local people who care about the wells still help maintain them today.

The Two Wells Cemetery

How Two Wells is Governed

The official borders of Two Wells were set on June 21, 1990. The town is part of different government areas. These include the federal division of Grey. It is also in the state electoral district of Taylor. For local matters, it belongs to the Adelaide Plains Council.

Local News and Media

The local newspaper for the area is called Two Wells and Districts Echo. It started as a newsletter in 1978. In 2010, it became a newspaper. It reaches about 4,000 homes in Two Wells and Lewiston. From 2002 to 2010, it was known as "Your Local Echo". Before that, it was simply "Newsletter (Two Wells Community Advancement Association)". This newspaper is made by Papers & Publications. They also produce a sister paper called Plains Producer. Their main office is in Balaklava.

Famous People from Two Wells

Some notable people have connections to Two Wells.

James Park Woods: A War Hero

James Park Woods was born in Two Wells in 1886. He joined the Australian Army in 1916. He fought in World War I. In September 1918, he showed great bravery. This was during attacks on the Hindenburg Line. He was given the Victoria Cross for his courage. This is a very high award for bravery. Woods survived the war. He later worked in growing grapes in Western Australia.

Annabel Crabb: TV Host

Annabel Crabb is a well-known ABC TV host. She was born in Two Wells. She also went to school there.