Bullaring, Western Australia
Bullaring is a small town located in the Shire of Corrigin in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
| Bullaring Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Bullaring | |
| Coordinates | 32°30′S 117°44′E |
| Population | 96 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 6373 |
| Elevation | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Corrigin |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
The townsite was gazetted in 1914 and is situated along the railway line between Corrigin and Wickepin.
The name is Aboriginal in origin and comes from the name of a spring that is found close to town, but the meaning of the word is unknown.[2]
The main industry in town is wheat farming, with the town being a Cooperative Bulk Handling receival site.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bullaring(State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 October 2008.
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – B". Retrieved 3 October 2008.
- "CBH Receival Sites - Contact Details" (PDF). 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
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