Latham, Western Australia
| Latham Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Latham | |
| Coordinates | 29°45′S 116°27′E / 29.750°S 116.450°ECoordinates: 29°45′S 116°27′E / 29.750°S 116.450°E |
| Population | 160 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1917 |
| Postcode(s) | 6616 |
| Elevation | 291 m (955 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Perenjori |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Latham is a small town in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
The town is named after a large granite rock, Latham Rock, that is located close to the townsite. The rock was named after an early pastoralist in the region who established a watering place for stock being droved through the area.
The townsite originated as a result of the planned construction of the railway from Wongan Hills to Mullewa in 1913. The Public Works department decided that the area would be suitable as a railway station and a townsite. The railway opened for service in 1915 and the townsite was gazetted in 1917.[2]
The bulk wheat bin was opened in November 1936.[3]
The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.[4]
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Latham (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2008.
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – L". Retrieved 8 October 2008.
- ↑ "Bulk Handling". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 31 October 1936. p. 4. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
- ↑ "CBH receival sites" (PDF). 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2013.