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Dudinin

The locality of Dudinin is on the Rabbit Proof Fence Road, close to Harrismith. It is 273 kms south-east of Perth and is on the Kulin - Wickepin railway. The town was established in 1915 when a railway siding was created here. The place name is of Aboriginal origin. The small town survives today but like other towns in the area, particularly Jitarning, the town never really did develop because it lacked a licensed hotel. An hotel was never constructed here
 
North to Jitarning   South to Dumbleyung
     
 
 

Dudinin - Welcome Sign

Dudinin's welcome sign. April 2015. Photos Ref: DUDN001
 

Dudinin - Store

This is the former store. It is all closed up now and is vacant. This was established in 1915 by Mr Ellis and at that time was known as Ellis Store. The building actually used to be at Wogolin. It was dismantled, transported here and then rebuilt. Over the years, this store has sold just about everything and at one time also housed the town's telephone exchange. April 2015. Photos Ref: DUDN002
 

Dudinin - Store

The rear of the store showing off its fine brickwork. From 1937 up until fairly recently, the Brick family owned and operated the store. April 2015. Photos Ref: DUDN003
 

Dudinin - Hall

Here is the local hall. The building is undated. Further research shows that it was built in 1968. April 2015. Photos Ref: DUDN004
 

Dudinin - Butcher Shop

This old store was once the town's meat supplier. It was a butcher's shop between 1925 and 1934. It was then known as Jack Mullan's Butchery. After the butchering business ceased in 1934, the premises housed a green grocer's shop. April 2015. Photos Ref: DUDN005
 

Dudinin - Street

A look down a street. In the foreground is a very neat house. Beyond is the butcher's shop. In the distance is the church. April 2015. Photos Ref: DUDN006
 

Dudinin - Catholic Church

Church of Christ the King, Catholic Church, Dudinin. The Foundation Stone was laid by Redmond Prendiville, Archbishop of Perth, on August 7th, 1953. April 2015. Photos Ref: DUDN007

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