Moore River in Western Australia includes a catchment that extends from just south of Three Springs to Guilderton. The river mouth at Guilderton typically closes during the summer months due to insufficient water. Emblems: Floral - Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii); Mammal - Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus); Bird - Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) Motto: none Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Const. ... Three Springs is located 313 km north of Perth, Western Australia on the Midlands Road. ...
The river is named after George Fletcher Moore who discovered and named it in 1836 as the first European to explore the area. George Fletcher Moore (10 December 1798â30 December 1886) was a prominent early settler in colonial Western Australia, and one [of] the key figures in early Western Australias ruling elite (Cameron, 2000). ...