Gemmells, South Australia

Gemmells is a locality on the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. It lies between Mount Barker and Strathalbyn, both by road and on the Victor Harbor railway line.

Gemmells
South Australia
Gemmells
Coordinates35.1826°S 138.8972°E / -35.1826; 138.8972
Postcode(s)5255
LGA(s)Alexandrina Council
RegionFleurieu and Kangaroo Island[1]
State electorate(s)Electoral district of Heysen
Federal Division(s)Division of Mayo
Localities around Gemmells:
Bugle Ranges
Macclesfield Gemmells Highland Valley
Strathalbyn

Gemmells was named for Thomas Gemmell,[2] an early farmer and pastoralist in the area.[3]

References

  1. "Fleurieu Kangaroo Island SA Government region" (PDF). The Government of South Australia. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  2. "Placename Details: Gemmells Railway Station". Property Location Browser. Land Services, Government of South Australia. 1 August 2007. SA0025721. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  3. "THE LATE MR. THOMAS GEMMELL". Adelaide Observer. SA: National Library of Australia. 19 June 1897. p. 24. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
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