Calca is a small township around south-east of

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, on the southern border of the Calpatanna Waterhole Conservation Park, Eyre Peninsula. The land was occupied by James Baird (for whom nearby

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was named), calling it "Kolka" (Aboriginal for 'stars'). Baird, also referred to as Henry Baird, was killed by Aborigines in 1850. A pastoral lease was held by Adam Borthwick from 10 February 1856 (lease no. 554). The postcode for Calca is 5671. The

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which was conducted in August 2016 reports that Calca had a population of 9 people. Calca is located within the federal

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, the state electoral district of Flinders and the local government area of the

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Towns in South Australia Eyre Peninsula {{SouthAustralia-geo-stub

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