Jitarning, Western Australia

Jitarning is a locality in the Shire of Kulin in Western Australia, with a population of 63 according to the 2021 Census.[1]

Jitarning
Western Australia
Jitarning Hall, 2014
Jitarning is located in Western Australia
Jitarning
Jitarning
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Coordinates32.7859°0′S 117.9966°0′E / 32.786°S 117.997°E / -32.786; 117.997
Population72
 • Density0.1637/km2 (0.4239/sq mi)
Established1917
Postcode(s)6365
Elevation342 m (1,122 ft)
Area439.9 km2 (169.8 sq mi)
Location257.7 km (160 mi) SE of Perth
LGA(s)Shire of Kulin

Location

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Jitarning is located approximately 22km south of the town of Kulin.

History

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Michael Brown, founder of the Narrogin Road Board and the Narrogin Flour Mills, took up a pastoral lease and established a base camp at Jitarning (formerly Geetaring) soak. The presence of the nearby water sources drew in settlers and future residents. Jitarning was gazetted in 1917[2] after the construction of the Merredin to Yilliminning railway line connected the small settlement.[3]

An inability to get a liquor licence hindered Jitarning's development into a small town; the neighbouring Kulin's hotel had a licence, so it outcompeted Jitaring, causing Kulin's continual development and hindering Jitarning's growth.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2021 Jitarning, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Jitarning » Visit Kulin". www.visitkulin.com.au. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Heritage Council of WA - Places Database". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 10 October 2023.