Gutha, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GuthaWestern Australia |
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| Established | 1914 |
| Postcode(s) | 6623 |
| Elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Morawa |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Gutha is a townsite in the Mid West region of Western Australia, 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Morawa.
In 1913 it was decided to establish a train station there, on the Wongan Hills – Mullewa railway. The district surveyor suggested the name "Muthingutha", the Aboriginal name of a nearby rockhole. This was shortened to Gutha by the Lands Department, and Gutha siding was established in 1913. It was gazetted as a townsite in 1914.
The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.
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