Welbungin, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Welbungin
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1923 |
| Postcode(s) | 6477 |
| Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Mount Marshall |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Welbungin is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is located about 287 kilometers (178 miles) east-northeast of Perth, the capital city. The town is found just off the main road that connects Koorda and Southern Cross.
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History of Welbungin
How Welbungin Got Its Name
The name Welbungin comes from the Aboriginal language. It was first written down in 1889 by early land surveyors. They named it after a hill nearby. For a while, the area was also known as Polkinghome's Corner by local people.
The Town's Beginning
People started planning for a town in this area as early as 1915. Land was set aside for a town hall. In 1921, a railway line was planned to pass close by. A railway station was also going to be built. Because of this, local farmers and producers asked for an official town to be created.
The town was officially named Welbunging in 1923. Later, in 1944, the spelling was changed to its current form, Welbungin.
What Welbungin Does
Farming and Grain
The land around Welbungin is very important for farming. Farmers in this area grow wheat and other cereal crops. These are plants like barley or oats that produce grains.
In 1932, a group called the Wheat Pool of Western Australia decided to build two large structures in Welbungin. These were grain elevators at the railway siding. Grain elevators are tall buildings used to store and move large amounts of grain.
Grain Collection Point
Today, Welbungin is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH Group). This means it's a place where farmers bring their harvested crops. CBH Group collects, stores, and transports the grain for them.
