Regans Ford, Western Australia
Regans Ford is a small town[3] located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 110 kilometres (70 mi) north of Perth in the Shire of Dandaragan.
| Regans Ford Western Australia | |
|---|---|
 The former Moore River crossing at Regans Ford, now closed, in August 2022 | |
  Regans Ford | |
| Coordinates | 30°57′00″S 115°51′00″E |
| Population | 25 (SAL 2016)[1][2] |
| Postcode(s) | 6507 |
| Area | 245.8 km2 (94.9 sq mi) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Dandaragan |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal division(s) | Durack |
The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.[4]
History
The town is named after a ford over the Moore River, which has appeared on maps since at least 1880. The ford was in turn named after Edward Regan, a shepherd in the area in the 1860s, who acquired land near the ford in the 1870s. According to some sources, Regan was contracted to build the crossing with Aboriginal labour.[5]
In 1880, the land adjacent to the ford was reserved as a watering place for travellers and stock. In 1968, during planning for a new road from Gingin to Eneabba, it was suggested that the land be used as a townsite.[6]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Regans Ford (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2016.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Regans Ford (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "Regans Ford". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- "CBH receival sites" (PDF). 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- "Shire of Dandaragan". Archived from the original on 21 June 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2007.
- "History of country town names – R". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2007.