District Councils

The proclamation by the South Australian Parliament of the District Councils Act 1887 was made on 5 January 1888

Kingscote (5 Jan 1888 - 1996)

Dudley (7 Jun 1888 - 1996)

In 1996, the two councils were amalgamated to create the Kangaroo Island Council.

See the excellent book: People, Places and Serious Business, District Council of Kingscote 1888-1988, by D. G. Kelly, Lutheran Press, 1988.

Kangaroo Island Courier, Saturday 18 September 1909, page 6