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Tarin Rock
Western Australia
Tarin Rock is located in Western Australia
Tarin Rock
Tarin Rock
Location in Western Australia
Established 1912
Postcode(s) 6353
Area [convert: needs a number]
Location
  • 298 km (185 mi) from Perth
  • 399 km (248 mi) from Wagin
LGA(s) Shire of Dumbleyung
State electorate(s) Roe
Federal Division(s) O'Connor

Tarin Rock is a small place in Western Australia. It's known for its unique rock formation, a railway stop, and as a farming area. You can find Tarin Rock about 18 kilometers (about 11 miles) east of a town called Kukerin. It's located in the Wheatbelt region, which is famous for its farms.

A Stop on the Railway Line

Tarin Rock used to be an important stop on the Wagin to Newdegate railway line. This railway line helped transport goods and people across the region. Even though it's a small place, the railway connection was vital for its growth and for moving farm products.

What You'll Find There Today

Today, Tarin Rock is still an active area, especially for farming. The land around Tarin Rock is very fertile. Farmers here grow lots of wheat and other cereal crops. These crops are a big part of Australia's food supply.

You can still see some parts of the original town. There's a place called the Tarin Rock Tennis Club. It's a spot where people from the area can gather and play sports.

One of the most important features is the surge receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH). This is a big facility where farmers bring their harvested grain. CBH stores and then transports the grain to other places. It's a key part of the farming process in the region. There's also a cemetery located to the south of the main area.

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