Noongar, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Noongar
Location in Western Australia
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| Population | abandoned |
| Established | 1896 |
| Postcode(s) | 6427 |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Yilgarn |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Noongar was once a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It was located on the Great Eastern Highway, about halfway between Burracoppin and Southern Cross. Today, Noongar is an abandoned place, a reminder of its past.
The Story of Noongar: A Former Town
Noongar started out in 1894 as a railway stop called Siding No. 10. This was on the Yilgarn Railway line, which connected Northam to Southern Cross.
How Noongar Grew
In 1896, a house was built for the stationmaster. Sadly, this house burned down just two years later in 1898. The stationmaster was no longer needed by 1907.
By 1924, the land around Noongar was being used a lot for farming. People realized there was a need for a proper townsite. So, in early 1925, the area was measured out for town lots. Later that same year, Noongar was officially recognized as a town.
What "Noongar" Means
The name "Noongar" comes from the Aboriginal language. It means "big tree near small waterhole." This name tells us a bit about what the area might have looked like long ago.
