Apamurra, South Australia Explained

Type:town
Apamurra
State:sa
Postcode:5237
Elevation:158
Dist1:38
Dir1:north
Location1:Murray Bridge
Lga:Mid Murray Council
Coordinates:-34.8604°N 139.2073°W
Near-Ne:Frayville
Near-E:Mannum
Near-S:Tepko
Near-W:Palmer
Near-Nw:Milendella

Apamurra is a locality in the Murray Mallee between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Murray River in South Australia.

Description

Apamurra was a station and siding on the Sedan railway line. The last train left the Apamurra silos in 2005.[1]

Its name is derived from an Aboriginal name for fresh water.[2]

A mural was created on a section of a pipeline in Apamurra. It was the first serious pipeline mural in South Australia.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Monarto to Sedan Railway
  2. Apamurra silo
  3. Pipeline mural launched at Apamurra