Established 1898 State electorate(s) North West Founded 1898 Lga Shire of Cue | Postcode(s) 6640 Elevation 418 m Postal code 6640 Federal division Division of Durack | |
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Location 635 km (395 mi) NNE of Perth
15 km (9 mi) S of Cue Weather 27°C, Wind S at 21 km/h, 41% Humidity | ||
Mainland is an abandoned town in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The town is located between Cue and Austin.
Gold was discovered in the area in 1892 and was initially known as Mainland since it was located on the northern shore of Lake Austin so the name distinguished it from its neighbouring town of Austin which was also known as The Island. The town was gazetted in 1898.
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