Bowelling, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BowellingWestern Australia |
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Bowelling is in the centre of the photograph (the number 147 is the miles from Perth)
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 Bowelling
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6225 |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
| LGA(s) | Shire of West Arthur |
| State electorate(s) | Roe |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Bowelling is a small place in the south west part of Western Australia. It used to be a busy railway station, but now it's just a quiet area within the Shire of West Arthur.
Bowelling's Railway Past
Bowelling was once an important spot for trains. It was a junction, which means it was where two different railway lines met. Imagine it like a crossroads for trains!
A Busy Junction
The two main railway lines that met at Bowelling were:
This made Bowelling a key point for moving goods and people across the region.
Connecting to Other Lines
The railway lines from Bowelling also connected to even bigger railway networks:
- The lines from Narrogin and Wagin joined up with the Great Southern Railway. This was a major railway that ran through a large part of Western Australia.
- The railway line going to Collie connected with the South Western Railway at a place called Brunswick Junction.
So, Bowelling was like a small hub that linked many different towns and areas by train.
Changes Over Time
In the 1980s, railway companies like Westrail and the Transport Commission regularly checked if these smaller branch lines were still useful. They looked at how many trains used them and if they were making enough money. Over time, many of these lines, including those around Bowelling, became less busy as other ways of transport became more common.
