PINGELLY
Pingelly is the next town encounted
when traveling south to Albany from Northam. The origin of the town
name or early history was not available. Pingelly has some heritage
factors, but no museum or historical society. The majority of
essential services are available in Pingelly.
Pingelly is a
town and shire located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia,
158 kilometres (98 mi) from Perth via the Brookton Highway and Great
Southern Highway. The town is also located on the Great Southern
railway line.
Pingelly has a
population of about 750, but the shire includes over 1,100 residents
living both in town and on rural properties, and is a key agricultural
centre, with wheat, barley, sheep and cattle farming being the main
activities. It contains a TAFE college, and each year in September
hosts an agricultural show. In addition, a primary school, Bendigo
Bank, shopping facilities, accommodation (hotel, motel, Caravan Park),
golf course, council offices and a telecentre are located within the
town. A school bus ferries high school students to Narrogin. 
The Pingelly War
Memorial is a quite outstanding acknowledgement given the size of the
small town.   
Pingelly has two
hotels the Exchange Tavern
being
a grand classic.
The Anglican
Church
is over 100 years old and is set in gardens. The Catholic
likewise is over 100 years old. 
Should the
timing be right a look at the War Memorial and refreshment may be in
order at the Exchange Hotel?
Heritage diary 
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