Aldersyde is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of the town of Brookton.
| Aldersyde Western Australia | |
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  Aldersyde | |
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| Coordinates | 32°22′26″S 117°16′41″E / 32.374°S 117.278°E |
| Population | 41 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Established | 1915 |
| Postcode(s) | 6306 |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Area | 390 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Brookton |
| State electorate(s) | Wagin |
| Federal division(s) | O'Connor |
History
editLand for a proposed townsite at the 18½-mile peg on the Brookton-Kunjin Railway (Kunjin being near Corrigin) was reclaimed from four properties in 1913. One of the properties, owned by 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; 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
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Aldersyde (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "History of country town names – A". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2007.
- ^ "CBH receival sites" (PDF). 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
