Gunyidi, Western Australia
Gunyidi is a small town in the Shire of Coorow. The town is situated between Moora and Carnamah in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
| Gunyidi Western Australia | |
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  Gunyidi | |
| Coordinates | 30°09′S 116°05′E |
| Established | 1930 |
| Postcode(s) | 6513 |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Coorow |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
The town was originally a siding along the Midlands Railway and was initially known as Siberia Fettlers Camp, which was established in 1906. The name was soon changed to Gunnyidi.[1] It was declared as a town in 1930 and the name was officially changed to the present spelling in 1973.
The name is Aboriginal in origin and is a shortened name for a nearby well Mungerdegunyidie.
References
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – G". Retrieved 12 March 2011.
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