KIRUP

Home of the famous; or should that be infamous; brew Kirup Syrup. It is a tiny town which lies along the Bibbulmun Track.

Originally a railway siding called Upper Capel it was gazetted as Kirupp in 1901 with the double 'p' being dropped in 1931. The word is form the Aboriginal language and may mean 'place of summer flies'.

In 1901 a sawmill was started by the W.A. Jarrah Co. (owned by Bartram & Sons Melbourne) and it continued to operate until 1908.

John Cockworthy is credited with being the earliest settler in the district and he then sold his property to Col. N.M. Brazier. The Colonel is famous for taking part in the charge of the 10th Australian Light Horse during World War One.

Just 17 kilometres from Kirup is a beautiful campsite at Grimwade. It can be accessed by sealed road and is suitable for caravans and tents.