Nangeenan, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nangeenan Western Australia
View of the Marleys Transport depot at Nangeenan in December 2014
Nangeenan Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6414
Area	[convert: needs a number]
LGA(s)	Shire of Merredin
State electorate(s)	Central Wheatbelt
Federal Division(s)	Durack

Nangeenan is a small town located in the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia. You can find it west of Merredin, right along the Great Eastern Highway. It's a quiet place with an interesting history.

Discovering Nangeenan

Nangeenan is a small community in the heart of Western Australia's farming country. The Wheatbelt region is known for its vast fields of grain. This area plays a big part in Australia's agriculture.

A Brief History

Nangeenan began as a place for trains. A special rail siding was built here in 1898. A "rail siding" is like a short extra track where trains can stop or switch lines. Soon after the siding was built, people started to move to the area. They wanted to live near the railway, which was important for transport.

The townsite of Nangeenan was officially recognized in 1905. This meant it was a proper, planned community. It was a place where people could settle and build homes.

Community Hub: The Nangeenan Hall

Every town needs a place for people to gather. In Nangeenan, that place is the local hall. This hall was built in 1912. It has been used by the community for many years. It was even in use around the time of World War I. Community halls are important for events, meetings, and celebrations.

Farming and Research

Around the same time the hall was built, Nangeenan was home to a "state farm." This was a special kind of research station. It was run by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture. At these farms, scientists and farmers worked together. They studied new ways to grow crops and raise animals. This helped local farmers improve their methods. It also helped the Wheatbelt region become more successful.