Western Australia Trip March 2015 #Perthfect10days Part 2
10 days in Western Australia
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Featuring locations: Kings Park - UWA - York - Quairading - Corrigin - Hyden (Wave Rock) - Kulin - Brookton - Lesmurdie
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Koorda - Western Australia
Koorda has a number of lovely old buildings. The Koorda Museum was originally a hospital, and it bears witness to this past with displays of historical hospital and surgical equipment in one of the original wards. You can also view displays of farm machinery and homestead effects used by the area's early pioneers.
The current Post Office, first opened in 1937, still operates in its original form. The CWA Community Centre in Railway Street, originally the Koorda Shire Council, is also close to its original structure, as is the Koorda Hotel, popular with artists because of its imposing architecture. The Pioneer Hall and Avenue of Trees is part of the Koorda Heritage Trail, a 2km town walk which commemorates the contribution of Koorda's pioneers to the development of the district.
There are numerous scenic areas to stop, most with public barbecue facilities. Mollerin Rock, Newcarlbeon and Badgerin Rock are popular spots to enjoy the surroundings and perhaps see some of the local inhabitants - kangaroo, echidna, and dozens of bird varieties. The Lions Park is a popular picnic stop in town.
Each spring, the wildflowers turn the reserves surrounding Koorda into a carpet of colour. Many examples of the various wildflower species found around Koorda can be seen at the Wildflower Park (part of the Koorda Heritage Trail), a 10km drive from town.
This privately-owned 28 hectare park has public barbecue facilities available for visitors. Wildflowers can also be viewed at Wheat belt Dried Flowers. (Phone 08 9684 3025 for an appointment).
Early in September, Koorda hosts its annual Agricultural Show, which brings together past and present Koorda residents, along with a large number of visitors. The show features many agricultural events and displays, including the Corn Dollies, the emblem of the shire.
Corn Dolly making is an ancient craft, originating in the days when it was believed a spirit lived in the cornfields. To care for the spirit at harvest time, and ensure the success of the following year's harvest, a corn dolly was made for the spirit to rest in. Frank Lodge (who came from Durham in England) is credited with bringing the first corn dolly to this area in 1911. The local Agricultural Society conducts workshops on corn dolly making.
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Beacon - Western Australia
Beacon is 42km north of Bencubbin on the northeast border of wheat growing country. The name was originally Beacon Rock but the current name was adopted in 1931 when the town site was gazetted. The town's motto, 'living on the edge' expresses the feeling of being right on the edge of civilisation.
There is little to attract the casual visitor unless you are fascinated by wheat. There is an impressive wheat silo in town but not much else of note. Around the town is a different story. The shires in this area are all 'camping friendly' and many of the rock outcrops have free camping areas that abound with wildflowers in spring.
The area was originally opened up by sandalwood cutters and in 2007 it was proposed that a sandalwood dray be restored and exhibited The shire has adopted the title of 'The Sandalwood Shire'.
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Golden Grove (Perth, Western Australia)
For many years my family has regularly been travelling to a Citrus Orchard called :Golden Grove to purchase of oranges & mandarins. Golden Grove Citrus Orchard is located 14km along the Chittering Road, north-east from Bullsbrook off Great Northern Highway, 60km from Perth.
The Orchard is situated amidst the undulating hills of the Chittering Valley, where high quality citrus is grown. It consists of over 13,000 trees, containing three varieties of Summer oranges(Valencia).
During the Winter and Spring (peak season for citrus harvest) there are six varieties of Navel oranges including a Red flesh navel.
Other citrus varieties include Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit (Red flesh) and we still grow white flesh grapefruit and the most popular crop Mandarins (several varieties). These crops are only available in Winter and Spring - June to October in Western Australia.
There is always a sample of fruit and our freshly squeezed orange juice available for tasting prior to sale.
Devonshire Teas (tea or coffee with scones, cream and jam) and other snacks are provided in the old restored packing shed on weekends from April to November.
Another feature includes our enclosed barbecue area, suitable for group gatherings and functions, which can also be used for individuals eating area.
NO ADMISSION FEE TO THE ORCHARD. The Orchard is open seven days a week for fruit and other local product sales.
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When War Came To Merredin
The Central Eastern Wheatbelt played a significant role in preparing for the defence of Australia in World War 2. Merredin hosted an Army Field Hospital and many RAAF installations.
Australian General Army Hospital
Located off Benson Rd, The remains of the former field Hospital that was relocated to Merredin from Gaza Ridge, Palestine in 1942 can be viewed in native bushland adjacent to Merredin Peak.
Aviation Fuel Tanks
These tanks can be viewed from the car park of the BP Roadhouse on the Great Eastern Highway. Part of a home has been built on top of the aviation fuel tanks which sit partly above and partly below ground.
RAAF No10 Stores Depot
Located on the Nungarin Merredin Road / Railway Ave. These igloo shaped hangars were part of the RAAF No10 Stores Depot commenced in 1943. The Depot held bulk and technical stores, especially radar and radio spares. Sheets of tin placed on the ground helped camouflage the site as a salt lake. RAAF personnel lived in nearby houses with vegetable gardens and flowers beds rather than barracks, also as a camouflage technique.
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Antony Gormley Sculptures - Lake Ballard, Western Australia
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Noondamurra Pool - Western Australia
A nice peaceful spot by the side of the Greenough River (more of a creek here) with limited room. A permanent pool in the river attracts birdlife.
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Tammin - Western Australia
Yet another of the many wheat belt towns, Tammin is named after the tammar wallaby (now extinct on the mainland) which was the first Australian marsupial sighted by European explorers.
Another first are the large concrete wheat silos in the town, the first of their kind in Australia.
Exploration started with Charles Cooke Hunt in 1864. Hunt seems to have travelled far and wide for John Forrest is quoted to have said of him; Will I ever find a place where this man has not been before me.
In 1864, as he passed through the area, Hunt had his men construct a well. His diary entry for 4 March records:
'During the early part of the day the working party engaged sinking well - having made a hole about 10' long by 7' broad and 6' deep - by noon we obtained a plentiful supply of water for travelling purposes.'
Hunt sank many such wells through out the wheat belt and this was one of the contributing factors in opening the area up for settlement.
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Harrismith - Western Australia
Harrismith is a small wheat belt town that has a hotel and small caravan park.
The local economy is based around broad acre farming with sheep and wheat being the main products.
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