Lake Grace, Western Australia
Lake Grace is 347km southeast of Perth, located between the towns of Kukerin and Newdegate (53 kilometres to the east). It is a typical wheatbelt township characterised by the inevitable grain silos, bulk loading facilities and single pub. Population: 596. Postcode: 6353
The first European explorer in the area was thought to be JS Roe, who travelled through here in 1848. Lake Grace was named by surveyor F.S. Brockman in 1909 after his wife Grace (formerly Grace Bussell). The nearby shallow, salt lake is 8 kilometres to the west. As settlers cleared land, they established the towns of Newdegate in 1924, and Varley and Lake King in 1928.
The Inland Mission Hospital established in Lake Grace in 1925 by John Flynn is the last remaining in Western Australia. The building has been restored and now houses a hospital museum for visitor inspection.
The Roe Heritage Trail follows part of the route taken by explorer JS Roe in 1848 and commences at Lake King stopping at sites of historic, scenic and natural beauty along it's course.
Lions Park and Apex rest-a-while Park offer tranquil venues for shady strolls and leisurely picnics. Lake King is well known as being a stage control point for the very first Sydney to London car rally. The Lake is also the stepping off point for the track through Frank Hann National Park and Peak Charles National Park.
Holland's Track was cut by John Holland and four helpers who were determined to arrive at the Goldfields in the shortest possible time. The track ran between Broomehill and Coolgardie and was subsequently used by many prospectors and travellers whose wagon wheel ruts still can be seen on the road from Lake Grace to Newdegate.
Australian Town Information for Lake Grace
- WalkAbout Lake Grace info from The Age Travel Guide
- Final Word comprehensive index of info on Western Australian Towns
- AnyPoint info on WA towns
- Lake Grace - Map There is also a zoomable map from Microsoft Expedia Maps
- Lake Grace - Climate
- Australian Tourism Net Hinterland Towns of WA
- Lake Grace Photos - don't miss these... see what the place looks like!
Sites about Lake Grace (& the town of Narrogin), or by people who live in the area:
- Lake Grace - District High School has 200+ students
- Lake Grace Communications and Computers
- Lake Grace Chapter no. 5003 of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
- Weather Underground Lake Grace Weather Station
- Kukerin Practical Pistol Club Contact address - P.O. Box 53, LAKE GRACE, 6353 Location - Kukerin
- Lake Grace Motel - 15 Elliot Street, 08 98651180 Lake Grace
- Lake Grace Motel Hotel - Stubbs Street, 08 98651219 Lake Grace
- SHIRE OF LAKE GRACE, Stubbs Street, Lake Grace WA 6353 PH: 08 9865 1105 FAX: 08 9865 1109
- Lake Grace Tyre Power, 74 Absolon Street, Lake Grace 6353 Ph:08 9865 1023
- Narrogin Town Council, WA Narrogin: 192km southeast of Perth, Population: 4638
- Radio West Network - one of Australia's largest radio networks. Based in the City of Bunbury, on the South West coast of Western Australia
- Radio West Katanning 6WB 1071KHz AM (2Kw) Phone: 098 211417 Fax: 098 214055. Major Towns: Katanning, Dumbleyung, Kojonup, Lake Grace, Gnowangerup, Wagin, Cranbrook, Ongerup and Newdegate. OUR STATION: 6WB is a contemporary radio station. A mix of current music and classic gold, professional presentation form a team of experienced announcers and a focus on the community ensures high listener loyalty.
- Wave Rock, Hyden W.A The rounded wavelike formation, known as 'Wave Rock', is actually an overhanging wall on the northern side of Hyden Rock, a large granite outcrop. The vertical bands of red, ochre, grey and brown colours which accentuate its shape have been caused by water, carrying dissolved minerals such as iron, running down its face.
- Treko Internet ISP for Lake Grace, Narrogin, Jaloran, Tarwonga, Wickepin. Treko host's such gems as:
VITA SEXUALIS, by DR. PAWEL KLINGER: THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN SEX LIFE. WARSAW 1939. Translated from Polish by Jerzy Klinger (Author's son). Narrogin, WA, 1994. Jerry has also posted a very moving: Why, Oh God, Why? - about the Nazi Occupation of Warsaw, the Warsaw Uprising and Ghetto - a heart-rending personal account.- Carmel Fimmell and Michael Jenks, both of Lake Grace, Western Australia were married in the grounds of the Lake Grace Hospital, the ceremony was conducted by the Rev. John Butler On Saturday 24th October 1998
- Rick & Roachelle Playle's Home page
- Darrell Marston's Website Design Website design and maintenance for business' and the public. Available to Lake Grace and surrounding districts.
- Chidlow Family Homepage David, Sonia, Lisa and Steven Goldie and Tiggie
- Jason's page I'm 17 & live in Narrogin
- Ross Ramm Homepage I live and work in Newdegate, Western Australia
- Lake Grace Photos
Rural Australian Links:
- ABC Rural Links - Start here for a comprehensive & up-to-date collection of links to rural or primary industry issues.
- VICNET Rural links comprehensive series of links for Agriculture, Farming and Rural Australia
- Farmwide - For the latest information on commodities, rural news, farm discussion groups and comprehensive links
- National Farmers Federation - It is a federation of Australian farm organisations representing approximately 120,000 farmers through 29 affiliated organisations. The federation is made up of State farm organisations, commodity councils, associates and affiliates.
- Australian Farmers Guide to the Internet
- Australian Wheat Board
- Cooperative Bulk Handling Limited - Specialising in Grain Handling Storage and Associated Equipment and Services
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology (AIAST-WA) has a committee member, Ms Arletta Ralph, working as a Development Officer with Agriculture Western Australia at Lake Grace.
- Agriculture Western Australia provides leadership and strategic service in partnership with industry and rural communities to maximise agri-industries' contribution to Western Australia's sustainable development
- The Wheatbelt Development Commission has created the Wheatbelt Regional Home Page with the intention of establishing a Community Access Network for the people of the Wheatbelt
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Lake Grace is Meg's home town in Western Australia. Meg can be contacted here:
Meg Marshall, PO Box 99, Lake Grace WA 6353, Australia
Email: megmarshall@usa.net Tel. +61 8 98651615
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