DESCRIPTION
Konnongorring is 25km north of Goomalling on the Northam-Pithara Rd.
The town consists mostly of a large grain receival centre, a hall and a church.
The town was gazetted in 1897 and the name comes from the local Aboriginal language. It is said to be derived from
'Konno', a bulbous root that the Ballardong people used to roast and eat. Another suggestion on the name's origin is
that it means 'place of many smoker parrots'. A smoker parrot is more commonly known as a regent parrot.
Just south of the settlement is a former catholic church that is now a private residence. Originally called
St Michael the Archangel, it dates from 1929. It ceased to operate as a church in 1974.
The tiny town also boasts tennis courts and a football oval that are hidden away on the west side of the road south of town.
A volunteer fire fighting unit operates from a small building in town.
There is a good rest area near the hall and toilets are available.
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OTHER INFORMATION
ATTRACTIONS
Gabby Quoi Quoi lookout.
BUILDINGS OF NOTE
Hall, Churches.
ELECTORAL ZONES
State : Central Wheatbelt
Federal : Durack
OTHER INFO.
Postcode : 6603
Website : Shire of Goomalling
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