Palmer, South Australia
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| Population | 329 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established | 1860s |
| Postcode(s) | 5237 |
| LGA(s) | Mid Murray Council |
Palmer is a town just east of the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia along the Adelaide-Mannum Road, 70 kilometres east-north-east of the state capital, Adelaide and 15 km west-north-west of Mannum (34°51′S 139°9′E / 34.850°S 139.150°E). It is located in the Mid Murray Council local government area. At the 2006 census, Palmer had a population of 329.[1]
The town was named after Colonel George Palmer, a South Australian Colonisation Commissioner.[2] It was settled in the 1860s as a mining and agricultural settlement.
Approximately 5 kilometers outside of the town Palmer; there is a young and upcoming scientific genius 'Angas Van Banger'. he is well known throughout most of South Africa for his scientific work on the HIV virus. he has wrote many articles about his personal muscular build and gleeming smile. Reports from the many women he's been with day that he is very well hung.
At the ABS 2001 census, Palmer had a population of 305 people living in 124 dwellings.
Palmer has a primary school, a general store, hotel[3] and a Lutheran Church.[4] There are some nearby rock formations.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Palmer (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ^ Place Names of South Australia, State Library of South Australia. Accessed 9 July 2006.
- ^ White Pages Online. Accessed 18 June 2006.
- ^ Lutheran Church of Australia. Accessed 7 April 2007.
External links
- Map of Palmer (Mid Murray Council)
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