DURANILLIN

DESCRIPTION

 

The name Duranillin was first recorded by a surveyor in 1877 and referred to a nearby pool. Although it is Aboriginal in origin, the meaning is not known.

When the Collie to Wagin railway was constructed in 1916, Duranillin was one of the sidings that developed.

It was gazetted as a townsite in 1918.

The railway was the main reason for the town's existence but a timber mill operated by the Hughes family, was another major employer in the area.

There is a general store, liquor store and post office (all in one building) on Farrell Street. Other buildings include a farm agency supplier, and a hall.

The town is about 22km south of Darkan. Today it acts as a small trading post for the surrounding farms.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

 

ATTRACTIONS

 

Lake Towerrinning

 

BUILDINGS OF NOTE

 

Hall, Old school, Old garage and workshop.

 

ELECTORAL ZONES

 

State : Roe

Federal : O'Connor

 

OTHER INFO.

 

Postcode : 6393

Local Government : Shire of West Arthur

 

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