Crossman, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Crossman
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1920s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6390 | ||||||||||||||
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| Location | 125 km (78 mi) SSE of Perth, Western Australia | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Boddington | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor | ||||||||||||||
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Crossman is a small place, or locality, in the Peel Region of Western Australia. It's part of the Shire of Boddington. You can find it about 125 kilometers (78 miles) south-southeast of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. It's also just 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) east of a town called Boddington. Long ago, Crossman was a stop on the Pinjarra to Narrogin railway line.
Why is it Called Crossman?
The name Crossman honors a man named William Crossman. He was an engineer from the Royal Engineers. He arrived in Fremantle in 1852.
William Crossman's Work
William Crossman was a second lieutenant when he first came to Western Australia. He was in charge of building projects and roads. These projects were mainly in the Albany area.
In 1853, he worked with a surveyor named A.C. Gregory. They looked at different ways to travel between Perth and Albany. They suggested a new, straighter road. This new road would go from Kelmscott (which is now a suburb of Perth) to Albany.
Later Life and Legacy
After working as a local judge, William Crossman went back to England in 1856. He later became a captain. He even served as a Member of Parliament for Portsmouth in Britain.
The Crossman River, which is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) long, was likely named after him. This river flows into the Hotham River. It was probably named by A.C. Gregory in 1853.
Crossman Today
Crossman is home to the Crossman Wildflower Reserve. This reserve is a special place for plants and animals. You can visit it all year round. It's famous for its many different kinds of native orchids.
Crossman is also a stop for Transwa bus services. These buses can take you to Albany (on the GS1 route) and Esperance (on the GE1 route).
