Calingiri

At the heart of the Shire of Victoria Plains, Calingiri is located on the Bindi Bindi - Toodyay Road almost half way between Bolgart and Yerecoin and is 143 kms north east of Perth. The town is named after nearby Calingiri Waterhole. Settlement was first proposed in 1914. The town was gazetted in 1917. Before the final name was adopted, these variations were used: Calingtry, Kalingiri, Kalingary, Calingarra, Caligiry, Kalingiry and even The Washpool

Calingiri - Roadside Welcome Sign

Roadside sign proclaiming our arrival in town, complete with a couple of black cockatoos. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG001

Calingiri - Highway

A view looking south down the Bindi Bindi - Toodyay Road, back towards Bolgart. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG002

Calingiri - Railway Station

Sitting beside the rail tracks is what you would guess to be the original Calingiri station. But it's not. In fact this building is part of the old Miling Station and this section was transported here sometime after Miling station was closed in 1985. This part housed the parcels/ticketing office and station master's office - see the other half under Miling locality. (Info from former Miling Station Master, Kevin Rosier). October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG003

Calingiri - Grain Storage

Grain storage bins next to the railway line. They all look pretty similar but mostly are the dominant structure in these small wheat towns. The rail track is narrow gauge and used probably only after the grain harvest each year. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG004

Calingiri - Bolgart Traders

Bolgart Traders store on the main road through town where you can buy just about any daily needs. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG005

Calingiri - Anglican Church

St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Calingiri. The Foundation Stone was laid by the Ven. C. L. Riley on February 6th, 1932. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG006

Calingiri - Catholic Church

The modern Catholic Church of Calingiri. This is St Anselm's Church built in 1973. In around 1939 a wooden Catholic church was constructed but this was later demolished. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG007

Calingiri - Recreation Hall

The large Calingiri Recreation Hall is a modern structure which was erected in 1980. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG008

Calingiri - Road Board Building

The former Road Board Building of Victoria Plains. The building is being well cared for by the Five Roads Cafe, the current occupants. The structure was opened by P. D. Ferguson, M.L.A., on March 20th, 1937. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG009

Calingiri - Calingiri Traders

Calingiri Traders, the town's all-purpose general store caters for many of the daily needs of the local townsfolk. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG010

Calingiri - Primary School

This is one face of the local primary school, a view down a verandah showing some of the classroom doors. The school first opened on August 1st, 1917. The school looks attractive and well maintained. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG011

Calingiri - Shire of Victoria Plains Offices

Calingiri is in the middle of the Shire of Victoria Plains and as such, the shire has made this town its headquarters. This is a glimpse of the Shire Offices. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG012

Calingiri - Water Tank

A water tank which undoubtedly stores and delivers the town's water supply is flanked by a couple of trees in its position on the edge of town. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG013

Calingiri - Sports Ground

The local sports ground is currently being maintained. Big piles of soil/sand probably to top dress the playing surface? This looks like a broadcast/coaches tower with the clubrooms alongside. October 2011. Photos Ref: CALG014

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