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Regans Ford
Western Australia
Moore River at Regans Ford, Western Australia, August 2022 10.jpg
The former Moore River crossing at Regans Ford, now closed, in August 2022
Regans Ford is located in Western Australia
Regans Ford
Regans Ford
Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s) 6507
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Location
LGA(s) Shire of Dandaragan
State electorate(s) Moore
Federal Division(s) Durack

Regans Ford is a small town in Western Australia. It is located about 110 kilometers (or 68 miles) north of Perth. This town is part of the Wheatbelt region. It is also located within the Shire of Dandaragan.

The land around Regans Ford is great for farming. Farmers here grow lots of wheat and other cereal crops. The town has a special place called a "grain receival point." This is where farmers bring their crops to be collected by a company called Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH).

The Story Behind Regans Ford

Regans Ford gets its name from a special crossing point. This crossing is called a ford, and it goes over the Moore River. Maps have shown this ford since at least the year 1880.

Who Was Edward Regan?

The ford itself was named after a man called Edward Regan. He was a shepherd in the area during the 1860s. Later, in the 1870s, Edward Regan bought land close to this river crossing. Some stories say that Regan was hired to build the crossing. He worked with Aboriginal people to create it.

A Place for Travelers

In 1880, the land next to the ford was set aside. It became a watering place for people traveling and for their animals. This helped travelers and their livestock on their long journeys.

Becoming a Townsite

Much later, in 1968, people were planning a new road. This road would connect Gingin to Eneabba. During this planning, someone suggested that the land at Regans Ford could be used for a new town.

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