Gutha, Western Australia facts for kids
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Gutha Hall (erected 1937)
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 Gutha
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1914 |
| Postcode(s) | 6623 |
| Elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Morawa |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Gutha is a small place in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is located about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of the town of Morawa. Gutha is known for its farming land, especially for growing crops like wheat.
Gutha's History
Early Explorers
The first Europeans to explore the area around Gutha were three brothers: Augustus Charles Gregory, Francis Thomas Gregory, and Henry Churchman Gregory. They were government surveyors looking for new farmland. On September 8, 1846, they passed about 5 km (3 mi) north of where Gutha is today. They were on their way to the Irwin River, exploring the land.
How Gutha Got Its Name
In 1913, people decided to build a railway siding in the area. A railway siding is like a small stop or side track for trains. This siding was 26 km (16 mi) north of Morawa on the Wongan Hills to Mullewa railway line.
The local surveyor suggested naming the place "Muthingutha". This was an Aboriginal name for a nearby rockhole. The Lands Department later shortened the name to Gutha. The Gutha railway siding was officially set up in 1915. The area was then officially recognized as a townsite in 1914.
Farming in Gutha
The land around Gutha is very good for farming. Farmers here mainly grow wheat and other cereal crops. For many years, Gutha was a place where farmers could deliver their harvested grain. This was done through an organization called Cooperative Bulk Handling. However, Gutha stopped being a grain receiving site on February 1, 2019.
