Kwolyin, Western Australia facts for kids
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Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kwolyin, 2018
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 Kwolyin
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1913 |
| Postcode(s) | 6385 |
| Elevation | 280 m (919 ft) |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Bruce Rock |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Kwolyin is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It's a quiet place with a rich history, especially linked to the early days of settlement and railways in the area.
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Discovering Kwolyin's Past
Kwolyin has an interesting history that goes back many years. Early explorers and settlers helped shape the town into what it is today.
Early Explorers and Names
The first European to explore this area was Charles Cooke Hunt in 1864. He discovered a large granite hill and recorded its Indigenous Australian name, Qualyin Hill. This is where the town's name comes from, though the exact meaning of "Qualyin" is not known today.
How Kwolyin Became a Town
By 1908, people had started settling in the Kwolyin area. The local community wanted the government to create an official townsite. They hoped it would be along a new railway line being planned from Quairading to Nunagin.
In 1912, the perfect spot for the town was chosen. It was located near a water source called Coaring Spring. The town was officially recognized, or "gazetted," in 1913. This was the same year the new railway line opened, which was a big deal for the community.
The Railway and the State Hotel
When the railway station first opened, it was called Koarin. But soon after, its name was changed to Kwolyin, matching the town. The railway helped the town grow by connecting it to other places.
In 1914, a building called the Kwolyin State Hotel was built. It was an important place for travellers and locals. Sadly, the hotel building was badly damaged in a fire in February 1992. The damaged parts of the building were later taken down that same year.
