Kojonup

The town of Kojonup is situated in the Great Southern region, on the Albany Highway, 256 kms south-east of Perth. In 1837 a military outpost was established here. The area was selected for a townsite in 1840. The name Kojonup comes from the nearby Kojonup Spring which is of Aboriginal origin. The town is an important pastoral centre. A rail line opened in 1907 from Boyup Brook to Katanning passed through here. Poor economies closed the line in 1982

Kojonup - Welcome Sign

The road-side welcome side on the northern side of town. Kojonup was established in 1937. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP001

Kojonup - Tom's Bakehouse

Tom's Bakehouse, takeaway and diner, at the northern end of town, next door to the hotel. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP002

Kojonup - Royal Hotel

The sturdy Kojonup Hotel which was established in 1926. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP003

Kojonup - Highway

A view looking south down the Albany Highway. To the left is the Royal Hotel. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP004

Kojonup - Anglican Church

St Mary's Anglican Church, Kojonup. The Foundation Stone was laid by Brigadier A. W. Potts on 28th September, 1958 (+ Ralph Bunbury). October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP005

Kojonup - Early School

This is part of a complex towards the northern end of town known as the Barracks as the large, former barracks building is here. The pictured building was constructed in 1863 and was used as a school in 1894. After that, it was used as a school teacher's residence. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP006

Kojonup - First Post Office

The headquarters of the Kojonup Historical Society. This building was constructed as the town's post office in 1897. It later became the headmaster's house, probably after the construction of the current post office was completed in 1913. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP007

Kojonup - Current Post Office

The current post office which is still functioning as such. This was erected in 1913. The building used to have a residence and a telephone exchange building attached. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP008

Kojonup - Road Board Building

On Albany Highway is the former Road Board Building. It was built in 1909. The original red bricks have been rendered. The building operated as the Road Board until 1929 after which it was used as the Agricultural Bank then later Bill Thring's General Store. The Kojonup Women's Club Inc. is the current occupant. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP009

Kojonup - Row of Shops

A row of old shops on the eastern side of the highway. One or two look unoccupied. Pascoe Partners occupies the one second from the left. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP010

Kojonup - Bank West

The local Bank West building looks of 1930's vintage. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP011

Kojonup - Highway

A view looking south along Albany Highway from near the post office. Visible is Bank West and the Commercial Hotel off in the distance. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP012

Kojonup - Nightingales

Nightingales Nest and Nursery, retailers of giftware, antiques and nursery products. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP013

Kojonup - Memorial Hall

The Memorial Hall on Albany Highway. This was constructed largely through the efforts of the RSL. The Foundation Stone was laid by J. G. Finlay Esq., J.P., of the Kojonup branch of the RSL, on 11th November, 1925. The building was officially opened by Major-General Sir J. J. Talbot-Hobbs on 20th August, 1926. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP014

Kojonup - CWA

The Country Women's Association Memorial Centre. This looks to be a former residence. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP015

Kojonup - Commercial Hotel

At the southern end of town is the Commercial Hotel. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP016

Kojonup - Veterinary Clinic

The crisp, white lines of the Vet Hospital shine in the sun. This certainly would have been a shop and residence in earlier days. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP017

Kojonup - Toy Library

The Toy Library is on Spring Street. This building was once a school. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP018

Kojonup - School Room

Next door to the Toy Library is this building which is more than likely an early school classroom. You can also see it in the above photo. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP019

Kojonup - Church

The denomination of this old church is not displayed, indeed it may no longer be in use as a church. I suspect this may be the predecessor to the 1958 constructed St Mary's Anglican Church. The Foundation Stone on the church was laid by A. E. Piesse, esq, M.L.A., on 25th March, 1911. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP020

Kojonup - Railway Station

Great to see the railway station has been preserved. The line from Boyup Brook via Dinninup used to pass through town. It extended east to Katanning and then all the way through to Pingrup. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP021

Kojonup - Rail Yard

A look at the Kojonup rail yard taking in the station and a sliver of the old goods shed. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP022

Kojonup - Station Area

A few rail vans and trucks sit in the rail yard. The complete goods shed is visible. The station building is in the background. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP023

Kojonup - Wool Cart

Near the rail yards is this very large wagon "laden" with bales of wool. Wool was (and undoubtedly still is) one of the principal agricultural products of the district. October 2014. Photos Ref: KJNP024

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