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The memorial, in the picnic area at the site of the old school, commemorates the pioneers of Kulyaling (formerly Kulyalling) and district.

A railway siding named Westbrook was the origin of the town. The siding was established in 1905 and then the local progress association petitioned for a townsite to be declared. The townsite was gazetted in 1906 as Westbrook but the Lands Department sought to change the name as Westbrook was already in use. Two Aboriginal names were considered; Nimbedilling and Colyalling. The name was changed and the town was gazetted in 1907.

The name of the town comes from the Aboriginal name for a local water source and rock formation but the meaning is unknown.

Location

Address:Kulyalling Road, Picnic Area , Kulyaling, 6306
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.460162
Long: 117.048345
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement

Dedication

Front Inscription

This memorial is in honour of all pioneers of Kulyaling who came to the District from 1889 onwards

And is erected on the site of the old school which served the area from 1904 - 1946

 

Source: MA
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