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Revision as of 01:31, 21 August 2012
| Bilbarin Western Australia | |
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| Population | 141 (2006 Census) [1] |
| Established | 1914 |
| Postcode(s) | 6375 |
| Elevation | 290 m (951 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Corrigin |
| State electorate(s) | Wagin |
| Federal division(s) | O’Connor |
Bilbarin is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
The townsite is located along the railway line between Corrigin and Bruce Rock.
The town was originally gazetted in 1914 but with the name of Wogerlin, which was changed to Bilbarin in 1916. Bilbarin is the Aboriginal name of a local water source.[2]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bilbarin (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ "History of country town names – B". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2008.