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Town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia
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Merredin is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with a population of 2604 in 2021. It's traditionally a stopping point between Perth and the Kalgoorlie gold mines, and had a gold rush itself in the 1880s / 90s. It was too dry for agriculture until a water-catchment was built on the nearby hill; it's nowadays a grain-producing area with huge grain silos by the railway tracks.
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Local history museum depicting the railway history of Merredin.
Great collection of memorabilia, uniforms, vehicles and equipment from WWI and subsequent wars.
It's named for the brewer who had it built in 1928.
A funfair. The next is probably on Saturday 6 April 2024, tbc.
Relaxing cafe for breakfast or lunch, but few vegan options.
Comfy rooms in a colonial-style tavern, good food.
No great shakes to look at, but rooms are clean and comfy enough.
Smart friendly motel, good place to break a trip. With Gumtree Restaurant on site.
Value for money motel, spacious rooms, cleaning erratic.
Well-run site for campervans or caravans.
Merredin is 261 km east of Perth and 333 km west of Kalgoorlie on Highway 94, the Great Eastern Highway.
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