Boscabel, Western Australia
| Boscabel Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Boscabel | |
| Coordinates | 33°40′S 117°04′E / 33.667°S 117.067°ECoordinates: 33°40′S 117°04′E / 33.667°S 117.067°E |
| Population | 218 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established | 1913 |
| Postcode(s) | 6394 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Kojonup |
| State electorate(s) | Wagin |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Boscabel is a town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia located not far from Kojonup.
The town was gazetted in 1913, following a suggestion to do so by the local progress association in 1912.[2]
It is believed that the town is named after Boscobel House in Shropshire.
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Boscabel (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 October 2008.
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – B". Retrieved 3 October 2008.
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