Bejoording, Western Australia
Bejoording is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
| Bejoording Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Bejoording | |
| Coordinates | 31.382°S 116.51°E |
| Population | 168 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1899 |
| Postcode(s) | 6566 |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Toodyay |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Division of Pearce |
The first European to visit the area was George Fletcher Moore, who explored the area in 1836. Moore recorded the Aboriginal name of the area as Bejoording.
The land was earmarked to be developed as a townsite in 1839 and left vacant for that purpose. In 1856 the first lots were sold and the townsite was gazetted in 1899.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bejoording (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – B". Retrieved 30 September 2008.
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