What does Manoora mean?

What does Manoora mean?

Manoorais a settlementin the Mid Northregion of South Australiaon the Barrier Highwayand upper reaches of the Gilbert River. It was also on the Peterborough railway lineserving Burrauntil the line was closed. At the 2006 census, Manoora had a population of 277.

What is the population of Manoora?

At the 2006 census, Manoora had a population of 277. [2] The first Europeans to settle at Manoora, in about 1841, were the sheep pastoralists Edward and William Peter, of Scottish origin.

Who was the first person to live at Manoora?

The first Europeans to settle at Manoora, in about 1841, were the sheep pastoralists Edward and William Peter, of Scottish origin. Having established their head station near present Manoora, for a few years the brothers (or cousins) held extensive occupation licences reaching toward the Kapunda and Burradistricts.