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Enhancing our premium wine, food and tourism region. In 1869, a segment of flagman's Valley was annexed to the flagman's Valley Council. Succeeding the dissolution of that Council in 188, the part was annexed back to the District Council of Angaston. A commitment to our land and place, by valuing our identity for the profit of future generations. A commitment to our community, embracing a culture of mutual respect, inclusion, safety and security. A commitment to leadership, inspiring vision, courage and enterprise.

Enhancing our premium wine, food and tourism region. In 1869, a segment of flagman's Valley was annexed to the flagman's Valley Council. Following the dissolution of that Council in 188, the segment was annexed back to the District Council of Angaston.

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