Brookhampton, Western Australia facts for kids
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The state heritage listed Brookhampton War Memorial in January 2022
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 Brookhampton
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6239 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Collie-Preston | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Forrest | ||||||||||||||
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Brookhampton is a small area, also known as a locality, located in the South West part of Western Australia. It is part of the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.
Exploring Brookhampton's History
Brookhampton first started as a busy railway station. This station was built on the railway line that connected Donnybrook to Bridgetown. The railway line was finished in 1898.
Early Community Life
A primary school opened in Brookhampton in 1899. It helped educate the local children for many years. The school stayed open until 1940.
The local hall was a very important place for the community. In the 1920s, people would gather there for many different events. It was a central spot for everyone to meet and have fun.
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