Aldersyde, Western Australia
"Aldersyde" redirects here. For the hamlet in Canada, see Aldersyde, Alberta.
| Aldersyde Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Aldersyde | |
| Coordinates | 32°22′26″S 117°16′41″E / 32.374°S 117.278°ECoordinates: 32°22′26″S 117°16′41″E / 32.374°S 117.278°E |
| Population | 148 (2006)[1] |
| Established | 1915 |
| Postcode(s) | 6306 |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Brookton |
| State electorate(s) | Wagin |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Aldersyde is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of the town of Brookton.
History
Land for a proposed townsite at the 18½ mile peg on the Brookton-Kunjin Railway (Kunjin being near Corrigin) was resumed from four properties in 1913. One of the properties, owned by Mr Frederick Pyke was named "Aldersyde", and this name was suggested as the name of the town by the local progress association in 1914. Nuralgin and Markegin were other names considered, and Aldersyde was gazetted in 1915.[2]
The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.[3]
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Aldersyde (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names". Retrieved 2007-03-25.
- ↑ "CBH receival sites" (PDF). 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-17.