Noongar, Western Australia Explained

Type:town
Noongar
State:wa
Lga:Shire of Yilgarn
Local Map:yes
Zoom:10
Coordinates:-31.3327°N 118.9705°W
Postcode:6427
Est:1896
Pop:abandoned
Elevation:399
Stategov:Central Wheatbelt
Fedgov:O'Connor
Dist1:334
Dir1:east
Location1:Perth
Dist2:36
Dir2:west
Location2:Southern Cross

Noongar was a small town halfway between Burracoppin and Southern Cross on the Great Eastern Highway in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

Noongar originated in 1894 as Siding No. 10 on the Yilgarn Railway from Northam to Southern Cross. A stationmaster's house was constructed in 1896, but was burnt to the ground in 1898. The stationmaster was withdrawn in 1907. The area was largely developed for agricultural purposes by 1924, when the need for a townsite became apparent. Lots were surveyed early in 1925 and the townsite was gazetted later the same year.[1] [2] [3] [4]

The name of the town is Aboriginal in origin and means big tree near small waterhole.

Notes and References

  1. News: Northam-Yilgarn Railway . 19 July 2016. The Inquirer and Commercial News. 8 May 1896. Perth, WA. 3.
  2. News: The alleged robbery at Fremantle . 19 July 2016 . Albany Advertiser. 8 December 1898. 3.
  3. Web site: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Station Masters House (fmr), Kalgoorlie. inHerit. Heritage Council, Government of Western Australia. 19 July 2016. Perth, WA. 27 February 2016.
  4. News: Topics of the Week. 19 July 2016. Bunbury Herald. 18 April 1894. 2.