Amelup
| Amelup Western Australia |
|
 Roadhouse at Amelup |
|
 Amelup
|
|
| Population: | 120 (2006 Census) [1] |
| Postcode: | 6338 |
| Location: |
|
| LGA: | Shire of Gnowangerup |
| State electorate: | Wagin |
| Federal Division: | O’Connor |
Amelup is a small town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia located on Chester Pass Road. The Amelup service station is located 9km North of the Stirling Range National Park situated between the Stirling Range and Borden.[2]
The area was once a centre of the Sandalwood trade, with cutters working the area in the 1890s. Sandalwood Road is a reminder of the town’s past. The town is mostly known for its CAUTION: Nudist Crossing sign on the main street.[3]
The area was opened for selection in 1928 with over 400 acres being allocated.[4] Most land is now used for cereal cropping and sheep grazing for both wool and meat production.[5]
Nudist Crossing Sign
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). “Amelup (State Suburb)”. 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC53036&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
- ^ “Australian Explorer – Amelup”. 2000. http://www.australianexplorer.com/amelup.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ “Hidden Treasures of the Great Southern – Borden and the Stirling Ranges”. 2005. http://www.hiddentreasures.com.au/towns/borden.php. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ “The SELECTOR’S GUIDE.”. Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902-1954) (Perth, WA: National Library of Australia): p. 11 Section: Second Section. 17 June 1928. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58356268. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ “CROPPING AND LAMBING.”. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879-1954) (Perth, WA: National Library of Australia): p. 15 Edition: SECOND EDITION.. 7 June 1947. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article46317000. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
Coordinates: 34°14′18″S 118°13′16″E / 34.23833°S 118.22111°E
|
|||||
- Towns in Western Australia
- Great Southern (Western Australia)
Amelup
Incoming search terms:
caution; nudists crossing;amelup caution nudist;
Related posts:
- Stirling Range
- Borden
- Perth to the Stirling Range – The Stirlings Ride 1993
- Stirling Range to Gnowangerup 1993
- Albany Western Australia – A seaside holiday destination for all
Tags: Amelup
