Elabbin, Western Australia
Elabbin is a small town between Merredin and Mukinbudin in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
| Elabbin Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Elabbin | |
| Coordinates | 31.217°S 118.133°E |
| Established | 1913 |
| Postcode(s) | 6490 |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Nungarin |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
It originated as a railway siding on the Dowerin to Merredin railway line when constructed in 1912. A demand for land was created by the growth of farming in the area and the town was gazetted in 1913.[1]
Additional agricultural land was opened to selectors in the district close to town in 1917.[2]
The third CBH class locomotive in service for the CBH Group for grain haulage was named after this locality.
References
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – E". Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- "Selectors Guide - New locations". The Sunday Times. Perth: National Library of Australia. 8 April 1917. p. 28. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.