Dandaragan, Western Australia facts for kids
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Dandaragan Store, 2014.
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 Dandaragan
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1850 gazetted 1958 |
| Postcode(s) | 6507 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Dandaragan |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Dandaragan is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. This area is known for its farming. The land around the town is part of a special natural feature called the Dandaragan plateau.
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Exploring Dandaragan's Past
Early Beginnings in Dandaragan
The first records of people settling in the Dandaragan area date back to 1848. A man named William Brockman was given permission to use a large piece of land, about 2,428 hectares (6,000 acres), near Muchamulla Springs. This was one of the earliest land uses in the region.
How Dandaragan Got Its Name
The name Dandaragan was first written down in 1850. It was used for a nearby valley and a natural spring (a place where water comes out of the ground). This spring was also known as Dandaraga spring. The name comes from the Indigenous Australian languages of the area. People believe it means good kangaroo country, which makes sense as kangaroos are common there.
Growing into a Town
In 1850, a farmer named James Drummond moved to the area and started his own farm. Over time, more people came to live and work in Dandaragan. A police station was built to help keep the peace. The town officially became recognized as a townsite by the government in 1958. This process is called "gazetting" a town.
