It is not known when this opened, but it closed around 1883. It is a natural harbour, which was proclaimed on 24 May 1852 by Alexander Elder (brother of Thomas Elder) and John Grainger, having discovered it while aboard the Government schooner Yatala, captained by Edward Dowsett. Port Augusta’s position as a regional centre meant it had a full rang of social organisations and the buildings to house them – churches, schools, Masonic lodge, Institute, a race course and so on. The History of the Anglican Parish of Port Augusta. History In 1878, the first railway line in to Port Augusta was when it became the southern terminus of a proposed line to Darwin. They have 9 teams participating in the Spencer Gulf Football League ranging from Under 9’s to A grade, plus our newly developed Auskick program for the little tackers! It is perhaps best known as the home of Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the Masters Tournament for golf. Port Augusta Australia Family History Centre. Corrections? This also coincided with the building of the Great Western Bridge across the Gulf. Tourism is also a signifcant industry and each year, visitor numbers to Port Augusta continue to grow. Reg was a founding member of PRR, a real gentleman. Rail meant that pastoralists on large northern properties could get their cattle to market in days instead of weeks.