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Goomarin Destination Guide
Delve into Goomarin in Australia
Goomarin in the region of Western Australia is located in Australia - some 1,790 mi or ( 2881 km ) West of Canberra , the country's capital .
Local time in Goomarin is now 07:39 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Perth " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Perth, and Burracoppin. While being here, you might want to check out Perth . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Goomarin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Chandler, Western Australia
Chandler is an abandoned townsite between Merredin and Mukinbudin in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Initially established to serve the nearby Alunite, a source of potash, mine at nearby Lake Campion, land was set aside in 1942 for a townsite. Lots were surveyed soon afterward and the town was gazetted in 1943. The mine was a state government project with government employees that was needed following the supplies of the mineral being cut off after the commencement of World War II.
Located at -31.10 118.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Burracoppin, Western Australia
Burracoppin is a townsite on the Great Eastern Highway, east of Merredin in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town was gazetted in 1891. It takes its name from Burracoppin Rock, a nearby granite rock, the name of which was first recorded in 1864 as Burancooping Rock. It was also shown as Lansdowne Hill in 1836. It is an Aboriginal name said to mean "near a big hill". It is situated on the Eastern Railway and is a stop on the Prospector rural railway service.
Located at -31.40 118.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Walgoolan, Western Australia
Walgoolan is a small town located in the Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is situated between Merredin and Bodallin along the Great Eastern Highway. Originating as a railway siding on the main eastern railway Walgoolan was established in between 1895 and 1899. Land was set aside for a townsite in 1913 and lots were surveyed in 1922. The townsite was gazetted in 1923. The name of the town is Aboriginal in origin and means place where the short bushes grow.
Located at -31.38 118.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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