Electoral district of Gumeracha
former South Australian state electoral district (1857–1902, 1938–1970)
Gumeracha (spelt as Gumeracka from 1857 until 1860) was an electoral district of the House of Assembly in the Australian state of South Australia from 1857 to 1902 and again from 1938 to 1970.
Gumeracha's representative from March 1938 to March 1968, Thomas Playford IV, served continuously as Premier of South Australia from November 1938 to March 1965, the longest term of any elected government leader in the history of Australia. His record is controversial due to the Playmander helping his electoral successes.
Begin with the source’s own compact description: “Electoral district of Gumeracha” is former South Australian state electoral district (1857–1902, 1938–1970). The dossier treats that line as a proposition to test through Electoral, district and Gumeracha, not as a finished interpretation.
Why this record matters
The phrase “former South Australian state electoral district (1857–1902, 1938–1970)” supplies a clear boundary for inquiry. It also exposes the unanswered questions: who defined that boundary, when it became stable and which sources sit outside it.
Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 28, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q16891933. Authority coordinates are -34.833, 138.883. 1 of 2 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1857, 1860, 1902 and 1938.
Modern boundaries and familiar names can conceal earlier jurisdictions or structures that do not align with the present site. The lead is largely declarative, so disagreement and counter-evidence require a deliberate search beyond the opening account. Authority statements aid reconciliation but still require their own references, qualifiers and ranks to be checked.
How to read it
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