Pindar, Western Australia facts for kids
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The Pindar Hotel in September 2021
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 Pindar
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6532 |
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| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geraldton |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Pindar is a small town in the Mid West Region of Western Australia. It is located about 30 kilometers east of Mullewa. This town is part of the City of Greater Geraldton local government area.
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A Look Back in Time
Pindar has an interesting history, especially with the railway! In 1894, a railway line called the Northern Railway opened. It connected Geraldton to Mullewa. Four years later, the railway was extended even further to Cue.
A railway station was built in Pindar. This station helped serve the farms in the area. Because of the railway, the townsite of Pindar was officially recognized on February 22, 1901.
Farming and Local Economy
The land around Pindar is very good for farming. Farmers in this area grow wheat and other cereal crops. These crops are important for food.
Pindar was once a special place where farmers could deliver their grain. It was a "receival site" for a company called Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH). This meant farmers brought their harvested crops here to be stored and transported.
Travel and Transport
For many years, Pindar was served by a special type of railway line. This was a narrow gauge line, which means the tracks were closer together than standard tracks. It was part of the Western Australian Government Railways.
The railway line that went to Cue closed on April 29, 1978. For some years after that, trains still carried grain from Pindar during the harvest season. However, the railway line is now permanently closed.
The Historic Pindar Hotel
Today, the most famous building in Pindar is an old hotel. This building was once a busy hotel. Now, it operates as a Bed and Breakfast during the tourist season.
Mr. Emmott Gill and his wife built the hotel in 1907. It was known for being a very successful hotel back then. The building has two floors and is still in great condition.
Two beautiful paintings of this hotel were made by a famous artist named Ailsa Small. These paintings are kept in the former Shire Offices of Mullewa. These offices are now part of the Greater Geraldton Council.
