Utakarra is an eastern suburb of

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. Prior to 1 July 2007, it was the seat of government of the

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. The suburb was gazetted in 1972. In the , Utakarra had a population of 971. Utakarra Racecourse The Geraldton Turf Club, established 1861, operates the Utakarra Racecourse on Eastward Rd. San Sprito Chapel The San Spirito Chapel was built in 1936. It was designed and decorated by Monsignor

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. The chapel is located in the Utakarra cemetery.

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