Hundred of Koolywurtie

The Hundred of Koolywurtie (34°41′20″S 137°35′08″E / 34.688770°S 137.585630°E / -34.688770; 137.585630 (Hundred of Koolywurtie)) is a hundred in the county of County of Fergusson in South Australia.[1][2] Proclaimed on 31 December 1874, it covers an area of 320 square kilometres (123 sq mi). Its name is thought to be derived from the place known as "Koolywurtie or Black Point."[3] The first local government body within the hundred was the District Council of Minlaton.

The localities of Koolywurtie, Port Rickaby and Bluff Beach are within the hundred.

References

  1. ↑ Counties and hundreds of South Australia.
  2. ↑ Leadbeater, Maureen M (5 June 2016). "Counties and Hundreds – South Australia". FamilyHistorySA.info. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Placename Details: Hundred of Koolywurtie". Property Location Browser. Government of South Australia. SA0037479. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
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