Mainland, Western Australia

Mainland, Western Australia
Mainland
Western Australia
Mainland is located in Western Australia
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Mainland
Established: 1898
Postcode: 6640
Elevation: 418 m (1,371 ft)
Location:
  • 635 km (395 mi) NNE of Perth
  • 15 km (9 mi) S of Cue
LGA: Shire of Cue
State District: North West
Federal Division: Durack

Coordinates: 27°35′S 117°55′E / 27.583°S 117.917°E / -27.583; 117.917

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 it's neighbouring town of Austin which was also known as The Island. The town was gazetted in 1898.[1]

References

  1. ^ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names". http://www.landgate.wa.gov.au/corporate.nsf/web/History+of+country+town+names. Retrieved 2011-05-06. 

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