Reedy, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Reedy
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1934 |
| Postcode(s) | 6640 |
| Elevation | 490 m (1,608 ft) |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Cue |
| State electorate(s) | North West |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Reedy is what we call a ghost town in the Murchison area of Western Australia. It is located between the towns of Cue and Meekatharra. A ghost town is a place that used to be busy but is now mostly empty, often because the main reason people lived there, like a mine, closed down.
The Story of Reedy
Finding Gold in Reedy
In 1899 or 1900, a man named H. Reed found gold in this area. Because of his discovery, a nearby water source was named Reedy's Well. This well was important because it showed up on maps by 1908 as a place where people could find clean, drinkable water.
A Town is Born
More gold was found in the 1930s, which led to several mines being built. By 1933, the local government, called the Cue-Day Dawn road board, asked for a new town to be officially created. They suggested names like Triton, Mathers, or Reedy. In the end, the name Reedy was chosen, and the town was officially recognized in 1934.
