Benjaberring, Western Australia
Benjaberring is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The name of the town originates from the Aboriginal name of a nearby water source. The name of the area first appears on charts in 1846; the town site was first declared as Benjabbering in 1910, but the spelling was changed to Benjaberring in 1911 to more accurately reflect the correct pronunciation.[2]
| Benjaberring Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Benjaberring | |
| Coordinates | 31°09′S 117°17′E |
| Population | 146 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1910 |
| Postcode(s) | 6463 |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Wyalkatchem |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
In 1932 it was the location of a railway siding and was one of five bulk grain receival locations that was the beginning of the Cooperative Bulk Handling organisation now known as the CBH Group.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Benjaberring (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – B". Retrieved 30 September 2008.
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