Tarcowie, South Australia
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| Tarcowie South Australia |
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 Tarcowie
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| Population: | 215 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Postcode: | 5431 |
| Coordinates: | 32°57′S 138°31′E / 32.95°S 138.517°ECoordinates: 32°57′S 138°31′E / 32.95°S 138.517°E |
| Elevation: | 574 m (1,883 ft) |
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| LGA: | Northern Areas Council |
| State electorate: | Stuart |
| Federal Division: | Grey |
Tarcowie (postcode 5431) is a town in South Australia. Tarcowie is an aboriginal word meaning torrential waters. It was named by Governor Musgrave on 20 May 1875. At the 2006 census, Tarcowie had a population of 215.[1]
The dominate industry in Tarcowie is sheep farming, however in recent times wind farming may be taking over as the main industry for the town.
[edit] Notable residents
Tarcowie is best known as the home town of the ADF recruiting guru Michael Thomas.
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Tarcowie (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC45031&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
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