Jarrahwood, Western Australia
| Jarrahwood Western Australia |
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 Jarrahwood
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| Established: | 1932 |
| Postcode: | 6275 |
| Elevation: | 131 m (430 ft) |
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| LGA: | Shire of Busselton |
| State electorate: | Vasse |
| Federal Division: | Forrest |
Coordinates: 33°47′46″S 115°40′01″E / 33.796°S 115.667°E
Jarrahwood is a small town located in the South West region of Western Australia, along the Vasse Highway between the towns of Busselton and Nannup.
The town is named for the Jarrah Wood and Sawmills Company which operated in the area and operated a private railway from the district to Wonnerup, which was purchased by the Government in 1906. The town was gazetted in 1932.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names". http://www.landgate.wa.gov.au/corporate.nsf/web/History+of+country+town+names. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
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