Koorda - Western Australia
Koorda has a number of lovely old buildings. The Koorda Museum was originally a hospital, and it bears witness to this past with displays of historical hospital and surgical equipment in one of the original wards. You can also view displays of farm machinery and homestead effects used by the area's early pioneers.
The current Post Office, first opened in 1937, still operates in its original form. The CWA Community Centre in Railway Street, originally the Koorda Shire Council, is also close to its original structure, as is the Koorda Hotel, popular with artists because of its imposing architecture. The Pioneer Hall and Avenue of Trees is part of the Koorda Heritage Trail, a 2km town walk which commemorates the contribution of Koorda's pioneers to the development of the district.
There are numerous scenic areas to stop, most with public barbecue facilities. Mollerin Rock, Newcarlbeon and Badgerin Rock are popular spots to enjoy the surroundings and perhaps see some of the local inhabitants - kangaroo, echidna, and dozens of bird varieties. The Lions Park is a popular picnic stop in town.
Each spring, the wildflowers turn the reserves surrounding Koorda into a carpet of colour. Many examples of the various wildflower species found around Koorda can be seen at the Wildflower Park (part of the Koorda Heritage Trail), a 10km drive from town.
This privately-owned 28 hectare park has public barbecue facilities available for visitors. Wildflowers can also be viewed at Wheat belt Dried Flowers. (Phone 08 9684 3025 for an appointment).
Early in September, Koorda hosts its annual Agricultural Show, which brings together past and present Koorda residents, along with a large number of visitors. The show features many agricultural events and displays, including the Corn Dollies, the emblem of the shire.
Corn Dolly making is an ancient craft, originating in the days when it was believed a spirit lived in the cornfields. To care for the spirit at harvest time, and ensure the success of the following year's harvest, a corn dolly was made for the spirit to rest in. Frank Lodge (who came from Durham in England) is credited with bringing the first corn dolly to this area in 1911. The local Agricultural Society conducts workshops on corn dolly making.
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Shire of Koorda
Welcome to Koorda, in the heart of Western Australia's great Wheatbelt! The Shire of Koorda forms a part of the north-eastern section of the Central Agricultural Division. Its population of 596 consists of mostly farming community dedicated to wheat, coarse grains and sheep.
There are numerous scenic areas to stop at, most with public barbecue facilities. Mollerin Rock, Newcarlbeon and Badgerin Rock are popular spots to enjoy the surroundings and perhaps catch some of the local inhabitants - kangaroo, echidna, and dozens of bird varieties.
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Beacon - Western Australia
Beacon is 42km north of Bencubbin on the northeast border of wheat growing country. The name was originally Beacon Rock but the current name was adopted in 1931 when the town site was gazetted. The town's motto, 'living on the edge' expresses the feeling of being right on the edge of civilisation.
There is little to attract the casual visitor unless you are fascinated by wheat. There is an impressive wheat silo in town but not much else of note. Around the town is a different story. The shires in this area are all 'camping friendly' and many of the rock outcrops have free camping areas that abound with wildflowers in spring.
The area was originally opened up by sandalwood cutters and in 2007 it was proposed that a sandalwood dray be restored and exhibited The shire has adopted the title of 'The Sandalwood Shire'.
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BALADJIE ROCK | Western Australia's Golden Outback | Cinematic Drone Video
Baladjie Rock is a popular camping & picnic spot for locals and visitors to the Westonia Shire. Baladjie Rock is on the southern edge of the Baladjie salt lake system and is accessible via a well maintained unsealed track off the Koorda-Bullfinch Road, approximately 45km north-east of Westonia and has plenty of spots for camping, camper trailers and caravans.
The extensive rock outcrops are situated in an attractive woodland adjacent to the Baladjie Lake Nature Reserve. A climb up the main rock affords a spectacular view over the lake system and surrounding woodlands. Baladjie Rock is a treat. A real treat. This large granite outcrop has been sculpted by the elements over time, pockmarked with caves, overhangs and fractures and is peppered with ponds, fringed with sheoaks and alive with birds. Why not make Baladjie Rock a part of your next camping adventure?
Filmed as part of a collaboration with the Shire of Westonia.
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Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
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NORTHAM WA TOWN ON THE MOVE
Northam is a town in Western Australia, situated at the confluence of the Avon and Mortlock Rivers, about 97 kilometres (60 mi) north-east of Perth in the Avon Valley. With a population of slightly over 6,000, Northam is the largest town in the Avon region. It is also the largest inland town in the state not founded on mining.
The area around Northam was first explored in 1830 by a party of colonists led by Ensign Robert Dale, and subsequently founded in 1833. It was named by Governor Stirling, probably after a village of the same name in Devon, England. Almost immediately it became a point of departure for explorers and settlers who were interested in the lands which lay to the east.
This initial importance declined with the growing importance of the other nearby towns of York and Beverley, but the arrival of the railway made Northam the major departure point for fossickers and miners who headed east towards the goldfields.
A notable scandal occurred in 1933 when the town's entire Aboriginal population were rounded up by police and dumped in the Moore River Native Settlement. The Northam Shire Council said they had scabies and were a health risk.[1]
During the 1940s and 1950s in Northam there were extensive camps for displaced European refugees and immigrants.
Steve Fossett became the first person to fly around the world alone, non-stop, in a balloon when he launched from Northam on 19 June 2002, and returned to Australia on 3 July, landing in Queensland.
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Scenes of Koroit (South West Victoria, Australia)
Nestled on the northern slopes of the dormant volcano Tower Hill, the unique and character filled Koroit has been hailed as one of Australia`s most complete examples of an early Irish settlement.
Situated in south-west Victoria, between Warrnambool and Port Fairy (see map), the Moyne Shire town is a short drive off the Princes Highway - Great Ocean Road. Koroit has a population of around1800 and the quaint village boasts a rich history and heritage and a vibrant and closeknit community.
No matter what season you visit, Koroit and Tower Hill will provide you with an experience to remember and cherish. Your experience can commence by popping into the Koroit Visitor Information Centre then visiting our unique attractions. Koroit is also home to a small number of very popular events that are gaining a national reputation.
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NORSEMAN WA Western Australia
Norseman is a town located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia along the Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, 726 kilometres (451 mi) east of Perth and 278 metres (912 ft) above sea level. It is also the starting point of the Eyre Highway, and the last major town in Western Australia before the South Australian border 720 kilometres (447 mi) to the east.
History
The quest for gold led to the establishment of Norseman. Today there are a number of small goldmining operations in the area but only the Central Norseman Gold Corporation can be considered a major producer. Gold was first found in the Norseman area in 1892 about 10 km south of the town, and the Dundas Field was proclaimed in August 1893 and a townsite gazetted there.
In July 1894, Lawrence Sinclair and his horse Norseman discovered a rich gold reef which Sinclair named for his horse. In January 1895, the mining warden asked the Government to declare a townsite for the 200 or so miners who had arrived - it was gazetted the same year. The Aboriginal name for the area is Jimberlana.[1]
Norseman initially struggled to develop because of the established town of Dundas, but between 1895 and 1901, a post office, banks, doctor, courthouse, stores and churches were established and in 1899 Cobb & Co mail coaches started delivering mail to Norseman. In 1935, Western Mining Corporation came to Norseman and invested significantly in its infrastructure, resulting in new bitumen roads, electricity and an extension of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme to the town.[2]
Norseman townsite.Once it was the second-richest goldfield in Western Australia, next to the Golden Mile of Kalgoorlie. It is claimed that since 1892, over 100 tonnes of gold have been extracted from the area.
[edit] Present day
Modern Norseman is a large, sprawling town driven by mining and tourism and dominated by a huge tailings dump.
Norseman is located on Great Southern Highway, 724 km east of Perth via Great Eastern Highway and Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, and has a population of about 1,000. It contains a district high school (opened 1894), and ANZ bank, shopping facilities, accommodation (hotel, motel, caravan park), district hospital, council offices and a telecentre are located within the town.
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Welcome to Yalgoo
Yalgoo's rich gold mining heritage and many working sheep stations, a lot of which are now open for farm stays, make it a perfect escape for a true Aussie holiday. Catching glimpses of Australian wildlife, from kangaroos and emus to the large bungarra lizards, you can tap into the real Australia, making it an experience you will never forget.
Destination WA - The Rec Hotel
Sam pays a visit to The Rec Hotel in Kalgoorlie Boulder, which makes some terrific handmade pizza.
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Westrail News 06 - October 1988 (WAGR Western Australia Railways)
Back to the grind
Field manager
On the buses
Fete accompli
Pemberton tramway
The 6th edition of the bimonthly video news program for Westrail staff from 1988. Looks at the launch of Australia's first gauge convertible track grinding machine, the work of Westrail's Landscape Department and its management of the railway reserve, Westrail's Road Service Division and its passenger coach service, the Dowerin Field day and Westrail's exhibit and finally a privately operated tourist attraction in Pemberton, the Pemberton tourist tramway which leases Westrail's old unused timber rail system.
The Northam Tavern Hotel in Northam Western Australia
The Northam Tavern has long been one of the town's favourite watering holes. Built in 1871, the Tavern features the 'Northam on Fitzgerald' restaurant which serves excellent Aussie pub grub. There is also an awesome drive through bottle shop.
Great Selection of Beers on Tap: Carlton Draught & Mid, Stella Artios, EB, Cascade Premium Light, Guiness, Kilkenny,...
BUSSELTON A HISTORY WA WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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CARAVAN TRIP 2007 Pre European Settlement Prior to white settlement in 1832, and for at least 40,000 years, the Busselton area has been home to the Noongar Aboriginal people. European Settlement The early history of European exploration of the Busselton area focuses on the French expedition of 1801 which brought Nicholas Baudin, with his ships the Le Géographe and Le Naturaliste, to the coast of Western Australia. Baudin named Geographe Bay and Cape Naturaliste after his vessels, and named the river Vasse after a sailor, Thomas Vasse, who was lost overboard and believed drowned. Busselton was one of the earliest settlements in Western Australia. It was first settled by the Bussell family, who relocated there from their location on the Blackwood River after John Garrett Bussell discovered superior farm land in the area. The Bussells moved to the area in 1834, establishing a cattle station which they named Cattle Chosen. Cattle Chosen quickly became one of the most prosperous stations in the colony, and as a result nearly all of the settlers at Augusta relocated to the area within a few years. A number of settlers established themselves at Wonnerup, and eventually a contingent of troops were stationed there under Lieutenant Henry Bunbury. It was originally intended to locate the townsite at Wonnerup, but the area was low-lying and marshy, and Bunbury considered it unsuitable for a townsite. The present area was then recommended by the Surveyor General, John Septimus Roe. Being in close proximity to the tall timber country, Busselton soon established itself as a leading port. In 1850, timber was being exported and the small town prospered. Jetties for this purpose were built at Wonnerup, Busselton and Quindalup. Of these, only the Busselton Jetty remains. Railways Western Australia's first railway line was built just north of Busselton at Lockville in 1871. The privately-owned line was used for the transport of timber [1]. From about 1927 to 1957, Busselton was also on the WAGR railway line running from Bunbury to Flinders Bay. Following the closure in the 1950s of the Flinders Bay branch, most of the old line formation was changed in ownership. The railway line also connected onto the Busselton Jetty and was not closed on the jetty until the 1970s. The connection with Bunbury was closed. CARAVAN TRIP 2007
Getaway AUSTRALIA'S SOUTH WEST video by John Zylstra
A brief look at Katanning. Arthur River(sheep Territory) Denmark and Fifteen kilometres to the west of Denmark is a beautiful, magical beach called Greens Pool in William Bay National Park. Almost completely sheltered from the waves of the Great Southern Ocean by the rounded rock boulders typical to this area, Greens Pool is paradise.
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Southern Cross, Western Australia
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Southern Cross
Western Australia
Southern Cross townsite
Population: 708 [1]
Established: 1890
Postcode: 6426
Elevation: 355 m (1,165 ft)
Location: 371 km (231 mi) E of Perth
225 km (140 mi) W of Kalgoorlie
110 km (68 mi) E of Merredin
LGA: Shire of Yilgarn
State District: Eyre
Federal Division: Kalgoorlie
Mean Max Temp Mean Min Temp Annual Rainfall
25.5 °C
78 °F 10.7 °C
51 °F 294.9 mm
11.6 in
Coordinates: 31°15′14″S 119°20′38″E/31.254°S 119.344°E/-31.254; 119.344
Southern Cross is a town in Western Australia, 371 kilometres east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway. It was founded by gold prospectors in 1888, and gazetted in 1890.[2] It is the major town and administrative centre of the Shire of Yilgarn.[3] At the 2006 census, Southern Cross had a population of 708.[1]
The town of Southern Cross is one of the many towns which run along the Mundaring to Kalgoorlie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme engineered by C. Y. O'Connor.[4]
A succession of gold rushes in the Yilgarn region near Southern Cross in 1887, at Coolgardie in 1892, and at Kalgoorlie in 1893 caused a population explosion in the barren and dry desert centre of Western Australia.
It is named after the Southern Cross constellation,[2] and the town's most significant streets are named after stars.
Southern Cross is on the standard gauge railway from Perth to Kalgoorlie and beyond. The Prospector and Indian Pacific passenger trains service the town. The former narrow gauge railway reached Southern Cross on 1 July, 1894.[5]