Miling, Western Australia facts for kids
| Miling Western Australia |
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The Miling Hotel
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| Population | 205 (2006 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 6575 |
| Location | 200 km (124 mi) N of Perth |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Moora |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Miling is a small town in the Shire of Moora, 200 kilometres (124 mi) north of Perth, Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Miling had a population of 205.
It is the terminus of the Clackline–Miling railway branch line 150 miles from Perth, that originally started at Clackline, but which, after the changes to the Eastern Railway in 1966 – commenced at West Toodyay.
It is a location within the network of 'wheatbins' as served by the Wheatbelt railway lines of Western Australia
In 1932 the Wheat Pool of Western Australia announced that the town would have two grain elevators, each fitted with an engine, installed at the railway siding.
The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.
- Seymour, A. L. (Amelia L.) (1979) The development of Miling. Miling [W.A.] : A.L. Seymour
