4011 Western Australia Near Corrigin (Explored 03/06/2014)
An early morning photo across a wheat field near Corrigin, Western Australia.
The name "Corrigin", of Noongar indigenous origin, was first recorded in 1877 relating to a well in the area. The meaning of the name is unknown. Corrigin has a population of 903 and is a key agricultural centre for a district focused 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 telecentre. Each year, it hosts an agricultural show. A large rocky outcrop just to the east of town is Corrigin Rock.
4011 Western Australia Near Corrigin (Explored 03/06/2014)
An early morning photo across a wheat field near Corrigin, Western Australia.
The name "Corrigin", of Noongar indigenous origin, was first recorded in 1877 relating to a well in the area. The meaning of the name is unknown. Corrigin has a population of 903 and is a key agricultural centre for a district focused 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 telecentre. Each year, it hosts an agricultural show. A large rocky outcrop just to the east of town is Corrigin Rock.