Established 1914 State electorate(s) Wagin Postal code 6361 | Postcode(s) 6361 Founded 1914 Local time Friday 2:38 PM | |
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Location 259 km (161 mi) SE of Perth67 km (42 mi) E of Narrogin Weather 32°C, Wind NW at 24 km/h, 19% Humidity | ||
Harrismith is a small town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 260 kilometres (162 mi) south-east of Perth between the towns of Wickepin and Kulin.
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Map of Harrismith WA 6361, Australia
History
When a railway was being constructed from Narrogin to Kondinin in 1914, the government placed a siding at this location, naming it "South Dorakin". However, local settlers opposed the name, and suggested Harrismith, after Harry Smith, the first settler in the vicinity. The name change was approved and the town was gazetted in 1915.
Present day
The town has a small hotel and caravan park as well as sports facilities. Other services are offered from nearby Tincurrin. The area around Harrismith is home to wildflowers in spring, especially verticordia.
References
Harrismith, Western Australia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA