Salter Springs, South Australia
Salter Springs, previously "Salter's Springs", is a small town situated west of Riverton and south of Woolshed Flat.
| Salter Springs South Australia | |
|---|---|
  Salter Springs | |
| Coordinates | 34.18°S 138.63°E |
| Postcode(s) | 5401 |
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | ACDT (UTC+10:30) |
| LGA(s) | District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| State electorate(s) | Frome |
| Federal Division(s) | Grey |
It was named for William Salter, who arrived in South Australia on the Caroline in 1839, and had a sheep station in the area. The town was surveyed in 1858. The school opened in 1867 and closed in 1956.[1]
References
- "Manning index of South Australia". State Library of South Australia. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
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