Winulta, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Winulta South Australia
Winulta Location in Yorke Peninsula Council
Postcode(s)	5570
LGA(s)	Yorke Peninsula Council
Region	Yorke and Mid North
County	Daly Fergusson
State electorate(s)	Narungga
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Winulta: Arthurton Arthurton Clinton Centre Clinton Centre Arthurton Maitland Winulta Price Petersville Petersville Dowlingville Dowlingville
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Winulta was a small town in the Australian state of South Australia. It was located on the northern part of the Yorke Peninsula. The town was about 10 kilometers from Clinton on the Clinton-Maitland road. Winulta was first settled by farmers around the year 1876.

Winulta: A Farming Community's Story

Winulta began as a place for farming. The very first farmers to settle here were William Short, Thomas Kenny, and John Sharrad. They worked hard to grow crops and raise animals in this area. Over time, more people came to live and farm in Winulta.

The Winulta School: Learning in the Past

A school is very important for any community, especially for kids! Near Winulta, a school first opened in 1884. It was called the "Hundred of Tiparra School." In 1891, its name was changed to "Winulta School." This school helped educate the children of the farming families for many years. However, the school eventually closed its doors in 1950.

Where Was Winulta Located?

Winulta was situated on the northern part of the Yorke Peninsula. This area is known for its farming and coastal towns. The town was close to other places like Clinton, Price, and Maitland.

How Winulta Was Governed

Even small towns are part of bigger government areas. Winulta was located within a few important government districts.

• It was part of the federal Division of Grey. This is how people in the area voted for their representatives in the national government.
• For state government, Winulta was in the Electoral district of Narungga. This district helped choose representatives for the South Australian state parliament.
• Locally, Winulta was part of the Yorke Peninsula Council. This council helps manage local services and rules for the area.