Tincurrin, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Tincurrin
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1914 |
| Postcode(s) | 6361 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Wickepin |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Tincurrin is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is located about 250 kilometers (155 miles) south-east of Perth. The town is part of the Shire of Wickepin.
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A Look Back in Time
How Tincurrin Got Its Name
The name Tincurrin comes from the Aboriginal people. A surveyor named J.O. Oxley first wrote down the name in 1892. He used it for a spring in the area. However, what the name means is not known today.
Building the Town
In 1911, a railway was being built from Narrogin to Kondinin. The government decided to add a stop, or "siding," here. This siding was built in 1914 and called "Tinkurrin."
The next year, land nearby was set aside for a town. In 1922, Tincurrin officially became a town. This means it was "gazetted," or formally recognized by the government.
Important Buildings
Over the years, more buildings were added to Tincurrin. In 1925, a post office was built. Later, in 1938-1939, a school with one classroom was constructed. Today, this school has about 10 students. Also built around that time were large bins for handling grain, called CBH grain handling bins.
Life in Tincurrin Today
What You'll Find Here
Tincurrin is a small community. It has a primary school for students from kindergarten to fourth grade. There is also an agricultural hall, which is a building used for community events and farming activities. You can find an Elders store, which sells supplies for farmers. The general store in town closed in 2004, but the post office is still open.
Nature and Farming
The area around Tincurrin is beautiful, especially in spring. Many wildflowers grow here, including a special type called verticordia.
Farming is very important to Tincurrin. The farms in the surrounding areas grow wheat and other cereal crops. The town is also a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling. This means farmers bring their harvested grain here to be collected and stored.
