Goolwa is a historic river port on the River Murray near the Murray Mouth in South Australia, , and joined by a bridge to Hindmarsh Island. The name "Goolwa" means "elbow" in Ngarrindjeri, the local Aboriginal language. Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 11  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $59,819 (5th)  - Product per capita  $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  1,558,200 (5th)  - Density  1. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Australian postcodes have four digits; envelopes for posting from Australia reflect this. ... km redirects here. ... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... This is a list of Local Government Areas of South Australia. ... Alexandrina Council is the local government area covering the north east portion of Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. ... State Electoral District is a term used to refer to a voting area within Australian states. ... Finniss is an electoral district of the House of Assembly in the Australian state of South Australia. ... The Australian House of Representatives is elected from 150 single-member districts called Divisions. ... The Division of Mayo is an Australian Electoral Division located in the hills, east of Adelaide, South Australia and currently includes the towns of Lobethal, Mt Barker, Strathalbyn and Woodside. ... A branch of the Murray in its middle reaches, near Howlong, New South Wales. ... Murray Mouth (35°33′ S 138°53′ E) - the point at which Australias River Murray meets the Indian Ocean (Southern Ocean according to Australian maps). ... Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 11  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $59,819 (5th)  - Product per capita  $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  1,558,200 (5th)  - Density  1. ... Hindmarsh Island (Kumarangk in Ngarrindjeri dialect) is an island in South Australia. ... The Ngarrinjeri is the language and traditional Aboriginal people of the lower Murray River and western Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia. ...

Goolwa is approximately 100 km south of Adelaide, at the base of the Alexandrina Council. It is in the state electoral district of Finniss and the federal Division of Mayo. Goolwa has a population of approximately 6500. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... Alexandrina Council is the local government area covering the north east portion of Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. ... Finniss is an electoral district of the House of Assembly in the Australian state of South Australia. ... The Division of Mayo is an Australian Electoral Division located in the hills, east of Adelaide, South Australia and currently includes the towns of Lobethal, Mt Barker, Strathalbyn and Woodside. ...

History

Before 1837 Goolwa was briefly considered as the site of the colony's capital; however, the teacherous waters of the Murray Mouth for shipping made it unsuitable as a major port. Goolwa was Australia's first inland port (1857). Australia's first railway was built to connect Goolwa to Port Elliot and later extended to Victor Harbor, allowing goods to move from river boats to sea boats, so that neither had to negotiate the Murray Mouth. The spread of railways to inland Australia put an end to the river trade and Goolwa's importance as a port. In the 1970s the paddle boat Murray River Queen was built in a dry dock on Hindmarsh Island. For many years the Murray River Queen was based at Goolwa and made week-long trips up the river. It is now based at Waikerie as a floating hotel, making afternoon and dinner cruises in the Riverland. Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1837 - 1901) 1837 (MDCCCXXXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Murray Mouth (35°33′ S 138°53′ E) - the point at which Australias River Murray meets the Indian Ocean (Southern Ocean according to Australian maps). ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Port Elliot (35°31′ S 138°40′ E) is a town in South Australia on the eastern end of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. ... Rosetta Head, colloquially known as The Bluff, is one of the popular tourist attractions in the town. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Waikerie (34°10′ S 139°59′ E) is a rural town in the Riverland region of South Australia on the south bank of the Murray River. ... The Riverland is a tourism and wine region in South Australia. ...

Culture

Every odd-numbered year, Goolwa hosts the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival. The town is a popular holiday destination and home to the PS Oscar W, a paddle steamer. The PS Oscar W is a restored paddle steamer located at Goolwa in South Australia. ... A paddle steamer, paddleboat, or paddlewheeler is a ship or boat propelled by one or more paddle wheels driven by a steam engine. ...

Goolwa, along with its neighbouring towns of Middleton and Port Elliot and the city of Victor Harbor have in the 2000s enjoyed a nationally recognised "sea change" boom, with people moving there from more metropolitan areas for an improved lifestyle on the coast. The local councils are left with the dilemma of how to provide sufficient services for the influx of new residents, while at the same time not spoiling the character and appeal of the area that attracts newcomers. Middleton ( ) is a town in South Australia on the eastern end of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. ... Port Elliot (35°31′ S 138°40′ E) is a town in South Australia on the eastern end of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. ... Rosetta Head, colloquially known as The Bluff, is one of the popular tourist attractions in the town. ... The 2000s are the current decade, spanning from 2000 to 2009. ... A seachange (or sea change) is an abandonment of city living in favour of a perceived easier life in rural coastal communities. ...

In March 2007, Goolwa was declared a Cittaslow by visiting cittaslow representatives. Goolwa was the first non-European town to gain cittaslow status. Cittaslow, (literally slow town, but rendered into English as Slow City) is a movement founded in Italy in October of 1999. ...

Coordinates: 35°30′S, 138°46′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Football

Goolwa have a joint football club with port elliott, The Goolwa Port Elliott Saint. The best player to have ever played for them is , Jack ward #22 of the senior colts. Andrew evans is the local hero for the club.wears #1 for seniors colts, He is quite good but still gets owned by The Great Ward