North Bannister, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North BannisterWestern Australia |
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 North Bannister
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6390 |
| Elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Wandering |
| State electorate(s) | Wagin |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
North Bannister is a small place, also called a "locality," in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is about 94 kilometers (58 miles) south-southeast of Perth, the capital city. You can find it along the Albany Highway, located between the towns of Armadale and Williams.
How North Bannister Got Its Name
The name "North Bannister" comes from a brave explorer named Thomas Bannister. In 1830, he discovered a river nearby, which was later named the Bannister River. This river is a "tributary," meaning it flows into a larger river called the Hotham River.
Thomas Bannister was leading the very first overland journey from Perth. His goal was to reach King George Sound, which is now known as Albany. Two years later, in 1832, the government's main surveyor, John Septimus Roe, officially gave the river its name. This is how the area became connected to Thomas Bannister.
