Koorda, Western Australia facts for kids
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Railway Street, Koorda, 2018
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 Koorda
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1910s |
| Postcode(s) | 6475 |
| Elevation | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Koorda |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Koorda is a small town located in the north-eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It's about 236 kilometers (147 miles) east of Perth. The town is also about 43 kilometers (27 miles) north of Wyalkatchem. Koorda is the main town in its local government area, which is called the Shire of Koorda. In 2016, the town had a population of 414 people.
The land around Koorda is very important for farming. Farmers here grow lots of wheat and other cereal crops. The town has a special place called a receival site. This is where farmers can deliver their harvested grain to Cooperative Bulk Handling, a company that helps store and transport crops.
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A Look Back: Koorda's History
The story of Koorda began in the early 1900s.
Building the Railway and a New Town
In 1913, the government decided to build a railway line. This line would connect Wyalkatchem to Mount Marshall, an area southeast of Bencubbin. Local groups, like the Central Cowcowing Progress Association, asked for land to be set aside for a town. They wanted a town near the planned railway stop, or "siding."
In 1914, another group, the Jirimbi and Mulji Progress Association, also asked for a townsite. That same year, the proposed railway siding was given the name Koorda. This name was suggested by J. Hope, who worked for the Lands Department.
How Koorda Got Its Name
J. Hope found the name "Koorda" on a list of words. These words came from a Noongar person in the Margaret River area. The meaning of Koorda was given as "a married person."
It took a few years to officially create the town. There were some issues with getting the land and deciding the exact spot for the railway siding. Finally, the townsite of Koorda was officially announced, or "gazetted," in 1917.
Grain Storage in Koorda
As farming grew in the area, so did the need for better ways to store crops. In 1932, the Wheat Pool of Western Australia made an important announcement. They said that Koorda would get two grain elevators. These elevators are tall structures used to lift and store grain. Each one would have its own engine. They were built right next to the railway siding, making it easy for farmers to deliver their crops and for the grain to be transported by train.
