Ejanding, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Ejanding
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1930 |
| Postcode(s) | 6461 |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Dowerin |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Ejanding is a small town in the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It's a place where farming is very important. The town has a history connected to the railway and the growth of farming in the area.
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Where is Ejanding?
Ejanding is located in the central part of Western Australia. This area is known as the Wheatbelt. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north-northeast of a town called Dowerin. Ejanding is also about 186 kilometers (116 miles) northeast of Perth. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia.
A Look Back in Time
Ejanding began as a railway siding around 1927. A siding is a short track next to the main railway line. It allows trains to stop or pass each other. This siding was part of the Ejanding Northward railway line. This line connected the towns of Amery and Kalannie.
The town of Amery was actually first named Ejanding in 1910. But its name was changed to Amery in 1928. The current townsite of Ejanding was officially recognized in 1930.
The name Ejanding comes from the Aboriginal language. It was taken from "Hejanding Well." This well was first recorded by a surveyor and explorer named Augustus Gregory in 1846.
Ejanding used to have its own primary school. The school operated from 1926 until 2000. It closed because there were not enough students.
What's There Now?
Today, Ejanding is a quiet place. It has a few houses and a wheatbin. A wheatbin is a large storage building for grain. It also still has its railway siding.
Ejanding is also home to the Dowerin Go Kart Club. This club gives people a fun place to race go-karts.
Farming in Ejanding
The land around Ejanding is very good for farming. Farmers in this area grow wheat and other cereal crops. Cereal crops include grains like barley and oats.
The town is an important "receival site" for Cooperative Bulk Handling. This means that farmers bring their harvested crops to Ejanding. Cooperative Bulk Handling then collects and stores these crops. They are later transported to other places.
