Jardee, Western Australia facts for kids
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The former Jardee Mill & Post Office in January 2022
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 Jardee
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1927 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6258 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 291 m (955 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Manjimup | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Warren-Blackwood | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor | ||||||||||||||
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Jardee is a small, quiet town located in the South West part of Western Australia. You can find it along the South Western Highway, nestled between the towns of Manjimup and Pemberton.
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The Story of Jardee
Jardee has an interesting history, especially linked to railways and timber. It started as a railway stop and grew into the town we know today.
Early Days: A Railway Stop
Jardee began its life in 1912 as a railway siding. A "siding" is like a short extra track next to the main railway line. It allows trains to wait or pass each other. This siding was first called Jardanup.
It was built during the construction of the railway line that connected Bridgetown to Wilgarup. Jardanup was also the end of the line, or "terminus," for a state-owned timber mill. This mill, called No. 1 state saw mill, also opened in 1912. It was very important for processing wood from the local forests.
A Royal Train Adventure
In 1920, something quite exciting happened near Jardee. The railway tracks spread apart during a visit from Edward, the Prince of Wales. He later became King Edward VIII. This caused the royal train to derail, meaning it came off the tracks.
Luckily, no one was seriously hurt. Most reports said this happened about "ten miles from Bridgetown." It was a memorable event in the area's history.
How Jardee Got Its Name
The town's name was changed from Jardanup to Jardee in 1925. This was because its original name was often confused with another town called Dardanup. To avoid mix-ups, a new name was chosen.
The town was officially recognized, or "gazetted," in 1927. The name "Jardee" is a "portmanteau." This means it's a new word made by blending parts of two other words. It combines Jardanup, which is an Aboriginal word for the area, and Deeside, the name of a historic property nearby.
