Gunyidi, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GunyidiWestern Australia |
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Established | 1930 |
Postcode(s) | 6513 |
Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Coorow |
State electorate(s) | Moore |
Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Gunyidi is a small town in the Shire of Coorow. The town is situated between Moora and Carnamah in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
The town was originally a siding along the Midlands Railway and was initially known as Siberia Fettlers Camp, which was established in 1906. The name was soon changed to Gunnyidi. It was declared as a town in 1930 and the name was officially changed to the present spelling in 1973.
The name is Aboriginal in origin and is a shortened name for a nearby well Mungerdegunyidie.
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