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Tammin, Western Australia

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was constructed through the area in 1894–95, and Tammin was one of the original stations when the line opened in 1895. As the surrounding area developed for
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in 1864. The rock possibly derives its name from the "Tammar", the Aboriginal name of the "black gloved
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name derived from the nearby Tammin Rock, a name first recorded by the explorer
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The local Agricultural Hall was opened in 1911 by the Minister of Agriculture.
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The first European to settle in the area was John Packham in 1893. The
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services stop at Tammin, at least one service each day.
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Western Australia

Tammin is located in Western Australia
Coordinates
31°38′00″S 117°29′00″E / 31.63333°S 117.48333°E / -31.63333; 117.48333
2021
Postcode(s)
Perth
Kellerberrin
Cunderdin
LGA(s)
Shire of Tammin
State electorate(s)
Central Wheatbelt
Federal division(s)
Durack
Western Australia
Perth
Cunderdin
Kellerberrin
Great Eastern Highway
wheat
cereal
receival site
Cooperative Bulk Handling
Prospector
MerredinLink
railway
Southern Cross
agriculture

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