York Town Hall.

For other places named York, see York (disambiguation).

York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia, situated 97 km east of Perth in the Avon Valley near Northam. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 219 KB) hi i would like to say hiiiiiiii to all tha galz n guyz out there // Headline text HIIIIIIIIII HUNNYSMedia:Example. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 219 KB) hi i would like to say hiiiiiiii to all tha galz n guyz out there // Headline text HIIIIIIIIII HUNNYSMedia:Example. ... York may refer to a large number of places, as well as having other uses. ... 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. ... Perth is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Western Australia, and is the fourth largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 1. ... Avon Valley usually refers to the fertile land in the catchment of the Avon River in Western Australia. ... Northam (Latitude 31° 38 0 S, Longitude 116° 40 0 E) is a town in Western Australia, birthplace of Shirley Strickland, Frederick Henry Piesse and Carmen Lawrence. ...

It was settled in 1831, only two years after Perth was settled in 1829. Leopold I 1831 (MDCCCXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

History

With the increasing population of the then Swan River Settlement in 1829, it became evident that suitable land would have to be discovered for the growing of cereal crops needed to provide necessary food. See also: History of Western Australia // Background to the Settlement The founding father of modern Western Australia was James Stirling who, in 1827, explored the Swan River area in HMS Success which first anchored off Rottnest, and later in Cockburn Sound. ...

Robert Dale, 21 year old Officer of the 63rd Regiment, was assigned the honour of making the first exploratory journey over the Darling Range during the winter months of 1830 into what was later to become known as the Avon Valley. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Darling Range (~2000 ft elevation), Perth, Swan River estuary. ... Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

As a result of these explorations, Governor Stirling decided that the new district would be thrown open for selection and this was done by Government Notice on 11 November 1830. Admiral Sir James Stirling Admiral Sir James Stirling (January 28, 1791–April 23, 1865) was the first Governor of Western Australia (1828–38) and on his own initiative signed Britains first limited treaty with Japan in 1854. ...

Named after the city of York in England, the first settlers in the district reached the valley on 15 September 1831, and immediately set about the construction of huts, the preparation required for their stock and the cultivation of new land. York is a city in Northern England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq...

The first decade of settlement in the Avon Valley, showed steady progress and a clear indication that the whole district should develop into a rich and prosperous farming area.

A township did not begin to appear until 1836 when an army barracks and store were built. It then began to take shape and great improvements were noted as private and Government buildings were erected.[1] Charles Darwin 1836 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

By the late 1880s the town was teeming with miners and fossickers, all alighting from the train and preparing to make the long journey across the plains to the goldfields. It was during the period 1886 to 1900 that most of the town's impressive buildings were constructed.

Facilities and Attractions

Inside York Town Hall

Rural decline of WA's Wheatbelt region in recent years has been a major problem for York. However some alternative crops and products have shown some promise, such as plantations of olives. The town has adapted by changing from a traditional sheep and wheat agricultural community into a tourist town. This features music festivals, a motor museum, recreational facilities including skydiving and paragliding, many bed and breakfast services and the picturesque Avon River. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 615 KB) [edit] Summary [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): York, Western Australia Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 615 KB) [edit] Summary [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): York, Western Australia Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Binomial name Olea europaea L. 19th century illustration The Olive (Olea europaea) is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean region, from Lebanon and the maritime parts of Asia Minor and northern Iran at the south end of the Caspian... Species See text. ... Species T. boeoticum T. compactum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 Wheat (Triticum spp. ...

York is well serviced with all essential facilities, including York District High School for students from kindergarten to Year 10. The York Telecentre (TAFE / Westlink) enables access to tertiary education. There is a 24/7 medical service, the York District Hospital, library, and swimming pool.

Population: 3,289 ABS 2003

External link

• Shire of York

Coordinates: 31°54′S 116°46′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...