Belka, Western Australia

Belka is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia between the towns of Bruce Rock and Merredin.

Belka
Western Australia
Belka is located in Western Australia
Belka
Belka
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Coordinates31°43′48″S 118°10′01″E / 31.73°S 118.167°E / -31.73; 118.167
Established1914
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Bruce Rock
State electorate(s)Central Wheatbelt
Federal division(s)O'Connor

The town originated as a station along the railway line for both passengers and heavy goods, and was gazetted in 1914. The word is Aboriginal in origin and is thought to mean ankle.[1] A town hall was built in 1915[2] and a dam was also completed in the same year.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "History of country town names – B". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  2. ^ "Gelka". The Sunday Times. Perth: National Library of Australia. 21 November 1915. p. 5. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Belka via Merredin". The Western Mail. Perth: National Library of Australia. 3 September 1915. p. 19. Retrieved 5 March 2011.