Kybybolite

Kybybolite
South Australia
Kybybolite
Coordinates 36°52′08″S 140°55′34″E / 36.86889°S 140.92611°E / -36.86889; 140.92611Coordinates: 36°52′08″S 140°55′34″E / 36.86889°S 140.92611°E / -36.86889; 140.92611
Postcode(s) 5262
Location
LGA(s) Naracoorte Lucindale Council
State electorate(s) MacKillop
Federal Division(s) Barker
Localities around Kybybolite:
Binnum Benayeo
Wild Dog Valley Kybybolite
Naracoorte Hynam Apsley

Kybybolite is a settlement in South Australia.[1]

The state government established a research farm at Kybybolite in 1905. This has included orchards, poultry, pigs, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pasture, hay and silage production.[2] The historic Kybybolite house on the farm is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.[3]

The Railway closed on 12 April 1995 with the last train from Mount Gambier to Keswick passing through that afternoon.

On 4 August 2016, a sinkhole approximately 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in diameter and 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) deep opened unexpectedly on the property of local farmer, Andrew Shepherd.[4]

References

  1. "2905.0 - Statistical Geography: Volume 2 -- Census Geographic Areas, Australia, 2006". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  2. W. G. (Bill) Giles. "History of Agriculture in South Australia - Kybybolite". Primary Industries and Regions SA, Government of South Australia. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  3. "Dwelling ('Kybybolite' House)". South Australian Heritage Register. Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  4. Hill, Kate (5 August 2016). "Sinkhole opens up under Kybybolite farmer's tractor". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 5 August 2016. the sinkhole measured a couple of metres in length and width, and was about two metres deep.
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