Upper Castra

Upper Castra is a small village outside Ulverstone in Tasmania. It is located in the Central Coast Council municipal area.

Upper Castra
Tasmania
Upper Castra
Coordinates41°20′S 146°08′E
Postcode(s)7315
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon

Etymology

The word castra is meant as "camp" in this context, and Upper Castra is so named because it is further inland from Castra.

Geography

Upper Castra is connected to the Coast by Castra Road (State Route B15), which goes through the villages of Sprent, Spalford, Abbotsham and connects to Main Road in Ulverstone. It is bounded on the east by the Wilmot River (see Wilmot Power Station), to the south by Nietta and to the west by Preston and South Preston.

History

Castra Road Upper Post Office opened on 1 June 1890 and closed in 1974.[1]

Education

Historically, the local school was an important focus of the community.[2][3]

The two nearest current primary schools are at Sprent and Wilmot and the nearest high school is Ulverstone High School. The Don College is the closest public college.

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References
  1. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  2. "UPPER CASTRA". The Advocate (Australia). Tasmania, Australia. 26 January 1924. p. 4. Retrieved 13 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "UPPER CASTRA". The Advocate (Australia). Tasmania, Australia. 16 June 1944. p. 4. Retrieved 13 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.



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