Helena Vale, Western Australia

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Helena Vale, Western Australia

Was the original name for Midland Junction (now Midland) in Western Australia between 1885 and 1901.

Was the earlier name of the Midland Junction Municipality between 1895 and 1901.

Despite the name changes of the locality and municipality - the name was kept by the Helena Vale Racecourse until its closure in the 1970's .

The racecourse was serviced by a short railway siding from Bellevue.

The siding was utilised for the transport of troops during the First World War between Blackboy Hill and Fremantle.

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