Noongar, Western Australia
| Noongar Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Noongar | |
| Coordinates | 31°19′59″S 118°58′01″E / 31.333°S 118.967°ECoordinates: 31°19′59″S 118°58′01″E / 31.333°S 118.967°E |
| Established | 1925 |
| Postcode(s) | 6427 |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Yilgarn |
| State electorate(s) | Eyre |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Noongar is a small town located around half way between Merredin and Southern Cross along the Great Eastern Highway in Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Originating as a railway siding in 1899 along the Merredin to Yilgarn line, the area was largely developed for agricultural purposes in 1924 and the need for a townsite became apparent. Lots were surveyed early in 1925 and the townsite was gazetted later the same year.[1]
The name of the town is Aboriginal in origin and means big tree near small waterhole.
References
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – N". Retrieved 2011-06-11.
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