Latham, Western Australia
| Latham Western Australia |
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| Population | 160 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established | 1917 |
| Postcode(s) | 6616 |
| Elevation | 291 m (955 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Perenjori |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Latham is a small town in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
The town is named after a large granite rock, Latham Rock, that is located close to the townsite. The rock was named after an early pastoralist in the region who established a watering place for stock being droved through the area.
The townsite originated as a result of the planned construction of the railway from Wongan Hills to Mullewa in 1913. The Public Works department decided that the area would be suitable as a railway station and a townsite. The railway opened for service in 1915 and the townsite was gazetted in 1917.[2]
The bulk wheat bin was opened in November 1936.[3]
The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.[4]
