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| The community of Koonibba is located some 43kms northwest of the coastal township of Ceduna along Highway 1 on the Eyre Peninsula. The nearest city is Adelaide, an 8-hour drive by car in the opposite direction. Population is currently approximately 250 residents. |
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- Koonibba Community Council
Location 43kms west of
Ceduna, SA
Tel 08 8625 0007,
Fax 08 8625 0036
- Email: ceokacci@aussiebroadband.com.au
The Council's role is to establish, promote, operate and coordinate services and facilities for the advancement and welfare of the residents of Koonibba in particular those of aboriginal descent.
To encourage and promote social, educational, recreational, cultural and sporting activities for the community in particular those of aboriginal descent.
The Community Council's role is the overall management and responsibility for Koonibba.
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| Koonibba Community Council Inc. ~ Board Members for 2008 |
| Chairperson |
Bernard Porta |
| Vice Chairperson |
Kym Mundy |
| Treasurer |
Cynthia Coleman |
| Secretary |
Kevina Ware |
| Councillor |
Jody Miller |
| Councillor |
Desley Gray |
| Councillor |
Robyn Miller |
| Councillor |
Desrae Kelly |
| Councillor |
Joe Haitana |
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| In the early years of the 20th century, before it became a missionary settlement, it was thick unused scrublands owned by the Australian government, later to be sold to the Lutheran Church for a few pounds.
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| A government surveyor with the help of two friendly natives set about determining the boundaries of the Mission lands. Our land is roughly 7000 acres - 4000 acres are used to farm cereal crops such as wheat and barley, the rest is scrub. |
| Presently the land is leased to one of the local farmers for 3 years, with 20% of the profits coming back into the community. |
| The population in the virgin years was in its high hundreds; today the community can only cater for a maximum of 150-200 people due to limited housing and essential services. |
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