Wickepin

The Wickepin Districts Road Board was formed in 1909 and was located “on the other side of the railway line” now housing the art and craft group.  The Board consisted of a chairman, secretary and seven members.  In 1961 the Wickepin Road Board became the Wickepin Shire Council and in 1963 relocated to their newly constructed premises joined to the front of the town hall consisting of an office, boardroom and a small “3% room”. 

It was in the early 70’s the then Minister for Local Government advised council that their office premises were ‘unsuitable’.  This moved the plans along for the construction of the new council offices located on Wogolin Road which were opened in 1975 by the Hon E C Rushton MLA.  Today the Administration Office, as it is now known, has recently undergone renovations and is sure to meet the standards of today’s Minister.

Distance from Perth (km)                210

Area sq km                                 1,989

Length of sealed roads (km)            157

Length of unsealed roads (km)         717

Population                                     716

Number of electors                         530

Number of dwellings                       406

Total rates levied                    $950 000

Total revenue                       $3 650 000

Number of employees                       21

Yealering

Located 27km north of Wickepin, Yealering is a small town consisting of approximately 100 people and a lake of the same name. The land surrounding the lake was first released in the 1870’s and before the townsite was established in 1907, Yugoslav migrants began a market garden.

Yealering Lake was a valuable source of fresh water for the settlers. Community picnics and sporting days, for which the town became renowned, were held on the banks of the lake and in dry years horse races were run on the lake bed.

In a picturesque setting with picnic and barbecue facilities, Lake Yealering is an ideal place for a variety of water sports including skiing, swimming, sailing and windsurfing and there are also nature walks through the surrounding bushland. Overlooking the lake are modern sporting facilities including tennis courts, 18 hole golf course, bowling green and oval. The new function centre adjoins the historic town hall overlooking the lake with modern facilities to cater for any function.

Accommodation is available at the caravan park in a shady, well appointed location next to the lake. Bookings are available through the general store during business hours on 9888 7013 and after hours at the Commercial Hotel on 9888 7014. The hotel also offers accommodation and counter meals. Bookings are also taken for dining room meals. The Commercial Hotel was featured in the successful mini-series “A Waltz Through the Hills."

Harrismith

The “Oasis” of the wheatbelt, Harrismith is located 45km south east of Wickepin and offers you the chance to view some of Western Australia’s most unique wildflowers and wildlife.

Sport is catered to with cricket and golf, both based in Harrismith.  Football, hockey and netball are also popular with players travelling to Wickepin and Narrogin.

Drop in to see Russell and Judy at the Oasis Hotel for lunches, drinks, snacks and devonshire teas. Accommodation is also available at the hotel and at the newly constructed caravan park. Phone 9883 1010 for enquiries.

Tincurrin

Tincurrin is located 50km south of Wickepin.  Like most small towns it has seen rapid decline in population over the years, however it still maintains a wonderful community spirit.

In spring the Tincurrin - Harrismith area has a stunning display of wildflowers and is especially renown for the Verticordias.  Click here for further information about the stunning wildflower tour available in the Wickepin shire.

The post office services approximately 40 people with the majority having thier mail delivered twice a week.  The general store closed down in 2004.  THe town is now serviced by an Elders store, post office and you can still buy the essentials.  The paper is delivered daily.

The original Tincurrin siding was named on December 11 1914 as TINKURRIN.  It was No. 4 on the Yilliminning - Kondinin railway which was opened in March 1915.  In 1915 the Lands and Surveys Department approved the name Tincurrin and in 1966 the WAGR changed the siding sign to Tincurrin.  The name is believed to be taken from the Tincurring swamp named by surveyor JO Oxley in 1892.

Mail was available from February 1918, however the first semi official post office didn't open until 1925.  The post office is still open.

The first official school opened in 1939 when the Gnorlarling school building was moved to Tincurrin.  the school still operates on the same site.  At present the school caters for children from kindergarten to year 4.  The children are in a one classroom situation.  This year the school has 10 students and the current principal is Delva Russell.

The CBH bin was open for receivals in the 1938/39 season and is still in operation.

Church was held for many years in the Tincurrin hall, ceasing in 1988.  The church at Harrismith now serves the local area.