Belka is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia between the towns of Bruce Rock and Merredin.
Belka Western Australia | |
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Coordinates | 31.73°S 118.167°E / -31.73; 118.167 |
Established | 1914 |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Bruce Rock |
State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
Federal division(s) | O'Connor |
The town originated as a station along the railway line for both passengers and heavy goods, and was gazetted in 1914. The word is Aboriginal in origin and is thought to mean ankle.[1] A town hall was built in 1915[2] and a dam was also completed in the same year.[3]
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