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Statistics
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Km from Perth |
175 |
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Population |
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Rainfall |
459mm |
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Max Temp |
C |
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Min Temp |
C |
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Autogas |
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Telecentre |
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Caravan
Parks
Campsite
Services
See Narrogin
Attractions
Picnic site & dam, Wildflowers.
Buildings of note
Unknown
Calendar of events
Unknown
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Description
The Aboriginal meaning of Yornaning is 'land of many waters'.
As the central area of the Shire, Yornaning was originally one of the most
important railway sidings along the Great Southern Railway, as a major water
taking stop for the steam engines it was originally called just ‘Water
Tank’. In 1904 the name changed to Yornan and a year later became Yornaning.
On average, 30 passenger and freight trains once passed through Yornaning
per week and stations were built to cater for this. Maintenance crews were
encouraged to take up land in the township and surveyors named streets in
the town after those who did. Sadly due to faster and more efficient means
of transport the decline of the railway was imminent. Many buildings were
removed and all that remains now is the Wheat Silo, Community Hall and one
or two buildings.
Yornaning is frequently visited by locals and tourists now that the
Yornaning Dam has been re-developed and is a popular recreation area.
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