Willalo, South Australia facts for kids
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 Willalo
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5419 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Regional Council of Goyder | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Stuart | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Willalo is a small country area located in the Mid North region of South Australia. It's part of the Regional Council of Goyder, which helps manage the local area. Willalo officially became a named place in August 2000, but people had been calling it Willalo for a long time before that. In its early days, it was also known as North Booboorowie.
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What is Willalo?
Willalo is a rural locality, meaning it's a place in the countryside. It's mainly used for farming. People here either grow crops (agriculture) or raise animals like sheep or cattle (grazing).
A Look at Willalo's Past
Willalo once had a few important buildings that served the community. These buildings helped people learn, gather, and worship.
The Willalo Hall
The Willalo Hall was built in 1912. It was a central place for the community. Sadly, the hall was taken down in 2015.
Willalo School
The Willalo School started in the Willalo Hall in 1912. It taught local children for many years. The school closed its doors in 1971.
Willalo Methodist Church
A church for the Methodist faith was built in Willalo in 1928. We don't know exactly when this church closed.
Sports and Fun
Willalo also had a tennis club, which shows that people in the area enjoyed sports and getting together for fun.
