Dumbleyung, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Dumbleyung
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| Established | 1907 |
| Postcode(s) | 6350 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Dumbleyung |
| State electorate(s) | Roe |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Dumbleyung is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It's about 267 kilometers (166 miles) south-east of Perth. You can find it between the towns of Wagin and Lake Grace.
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The Story of Dumbleyung
How Dumbleyung Got Its Name
The name Dumbleyung comes from the Noongar language. It might mean 'large lake' or 'inland sea'. Explorers Henry Landor and Henry Maxwell Lefroy found the nearby lake in 1843. They named it Dambeling Lake. Surveyors started using the spelling 'Dumbleyung' in the 1860s.
Early Settlers Arrive
People who raised sheep and cut sandalwood trees moved into the area. The first three families to settle were the Cronin, Kersley, and Bartram families. They started living near Lake Dumbleyung.
In 1875, George Kersley, Sr. got the first grazing leases. The Cronin family arrived in 1878. Henry Bartram settled his family in 1886.
Dumbleyung Becomes a Town
In 1907, Dumbleyung was officially made a town. A railway line from Wagin ended here. This helped the town grow.
By 1915, Dumbleyung was an important service town. It provided many things for people in the area.
Dumbleyung Today
Famous Lake Dumbleyung
The nearby Dumbleyung Lake is a popular spot. It's famous because Donald Campbell broke the world water speed record there. This happened in 1964 in his boat, Bluebird.
What You'll Find in Town
Dumbleyung is a busy service center for the area. It has a post office, a school, and a tavern. There is also a public library and a caravan park. You can get meals at the tavern and roadhouse.
The community used to have a 'Bluebird Festival'. Now, they have the 'Taste of Dumbleyung' event. This festival shows off local food and entertainment. It brings many visitors to the town each April.
Farming in the Area
The farms around Dumbleyung grow wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a place where farmers can deliver their crops. This happens at a site run by Cooperative Bulk Handling.
