Corrigin, Western Australia
Encyclopedia
Corrigin is a town located in the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia
, 229 kilometres (142 mi) east-southeast of the state capital, Perth, Western Australia
, along State Route 40. It is mostly a farming community focused on crops and sheep, and holds the world record
of 'the most dogs in a ute'.
indigenous
origin, was first recorded in 1877 relating to a well in the area. The meaning of the name is unknown.
In 1909, the Government planned to build a railway from Brookton
on the Great Southern Railway
to the town of Kunjin, 17 km west of Corrigin. Some time after, a line from Wickepin
was also proposed, and the Government decided to locate the crossing point at Corrigin.
In 1913, a railway siding was built, and named "Dondakin" by railway authorities due to conflict with the name elsewhere. However, after much local protest, the siding was renamed Corrigin and gazetted on 15 May 1914. The railway line from Wickepin, Western Australia
opened a month later, and the main office of the local Road Board
moved to the town. In 1915, a school was built.
. Each year, it hosts an agricultural show.
The town is a stop on the Transwa
bus service to Esperance via Kulin/Hyden.
A large rocky outcrop just to the east of town is Corrigin Rock.
About 5km west of town is the Corrigin dog cemetery, containing over 80 buried dogs.
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, 229 kilometres (142 mi) east-southeast of the state capital, Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, along State Route 40. It is mostly a farming community focused on crops and sheep, and holds the world record
World record
A world record is usually the best global performance ever recorded and verified in a specific skill or sport. The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond...
of 'the most dogs in a ute'.
History
The name "Corrigin", of NoongarNoongar
The Noongar are an indigenous Australian people who live in the south-west corner of Western Australia from Geraldton on the west coast to Esperance on the south coast...
indigenous
Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. The Aboriginal Indigenous Australians migrated from the Indian continent around 75,000 to 100,000 years ago....
origin, was first recorded in 1877 relating to a well in the area. The meaning of the name is unknown.
In 1909, the Government planned to build a railway from Brookton
Brookton, Western Australia
Brookton is a town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, Australia, from the state capital, Perth via the Brookton Highway where it crosses the Great Southern Highway. The town is also located on the Great Southern railway line. It is located within, and is the seat of government...
on the Great Southern Railway
Great Southern Railway (Western Australia)
The Great Southern Railway was the name of a railway company that operated from Beverley to Albany in Western Australia between 1886 and 1896. In 1896 the Western Australian Government Railways took over this company and the railway route also kept the name.- Construction :The first sods for the...
to the town of Kunjin, 17 km west of Corrigin. Some time after, a line from Wickepin
Wickepin, Western Australia
Wickepin is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, south-east of Perth and east of Narrogin. At the 2006 census, Wickepin had a population of 244.-History:...
was also proposed, and the Government decided to locate the crossing point at Corrigin.
In 1913, a railway siding was built, and named "Dondakin" by railway authorities due to conflict with the name elsewhere. However, after much local protest, the siding was renamed Corrigin and gazetted on 15 May 1914. The railway line from Wickepin, Western Australia
Wickepin, Western Australia
Wickepin is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, south-east of Perth and east of Narrogin. At the 2006 census, Wickepin had a population of 244.-History:...
opened a month later, and the main office of the local Road Board
Shire of Corrigin
The Shire of Corrigin is a Local Government Area located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about east of the state capital, Perth. Its seat of government is the town of Corrigin...
moved to the town. In 1915, a school was built.
Present day
Corrigin has a population of 903 and is a key agricultural centre for a district focussed mainly on wheat and sheep farming. It contains a district high school (originally opened 1915 as a primary school), National Australia bank, shopping facilities, accommodation (hotel, motel, caravan park), council offices and a telecentreTelecentre
A telecentre is a public place where people can access computers, the Internet, and other digital technologies that enable them to gather information, create, learn, and communicate with others while they develop essential digital skills...
. Each year, it hosts an agricultural show.
The town is a stop on the Transwa
Transwa
Transwa is Western Australia's regional public transport provider, linking 275 destinations within Western Australia, from Kalbarri in the north to Augusta in the south to Esperance in the east along with the regional centres of Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Northam, Geraldton and Albany.Transwa is...
bus service to Esperance via Kulin/Hyden.
A large rocky outcrop just to the east of town is Corrigin Rock.
About 5km west of town is the Corrigin dog cemetery, containing over 80 buried dogs.
External links
- Shire of Corrigin
- Dog in a Ute - includes photos and history of the event.
- Corrigin dog cemetery