Streaky Bay
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Streaky Bay South Australia |
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Cape Bauer in Streaky Bay
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 Streaky Bay
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| Coordinates | 32°47′50″S 134°12′40″E / 32.79722°S 134.21111°ECoordinates: 32°47′50″S 134°12′40″E / 32.79722°S 134.21111°E | ||||||
| Population | 1,625 (2011 census) | ||||||
| Established | 1872 | ||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5680 | ||||||
| Elevation | 12.2 m (40 ft) | ||||||
| Location | 727 km (452 mi) North West of Adelaide | ||||||
| LGA(s) | District Council of Streaky Bay | ||||||
| State electorate(s) | Flinders | ||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||
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Streaky Bay (formerly Flinders) is a coastal town on the western side of the Eyre Peninsula, in South Australia just off the Flinders Highway 303 km north west of Port Lincoln and 727 km by road from Adelaide. At the 2011 census, Streaky Bay recorded a population of 1,625.
The town of Streaky Bay is the major population centre of the District Council of Streaky Bay, and the centre of an agricultural district farming cereal crops and sheep, as well as having established fishing and tourism industries.
The first European to sight the area was Dutch explorer Pieter Nuyts, in 1627 in the Golden Zeepaard. A monument has been erected on the median strip in Bay Road.
In 1802 Matthew Flinders named Streaky Bay whilst on his voyage in the Investigator. In his log of 5 February 1802, he describes:
It is now thought these streaks are caused by the release of oils by certain species of seaweed in the bay.
The first European land exploration was conducted on behalf of the Secondary Towns Association by John Hill and Samuel Stephens, whose expedition arrived at Streaky Bay on 15 August 1839 using the chartered brig Rapid as a base.
A fortnight later, on 25 August 1839, Edward John Eyre, who had explored overland from Port Lincoln, arrived at this locality and established a small base about 3 kilometres from what is now the Streaky Bay Township which he used as a store for his overland expeditions to Point Bell. This site, known as Eyre's Waterhole, is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register, and can still be seen today just off the Flinders Highway.
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