SHIRE OF MOORA

The Shire of Moora was constituted in July 1961. Since 1961 a great many changes to the town of Moora and the Shire have been made, such as a modern Olympic swimming pool, caravan park, grandstand & pavilion at the Moora Oval and modern sporting facilities at both Miling & Watheroo Ovals. The town of Moora has a fairly stable population of about 1700 people with the total Shire population being 3100. Moora is situated on the banks of the Moore River and stretches across the clay flats deposited by an ancient waterway. This area in its virgin state was a large salmon gum forest and many of the attractive trees still remain. The floral emblem of the Shire of Moora is the wildflower "Verticordia Grandis", commonly known as the Scarlet Feather Flower and grow mainly in the western most area of the Shire.

10. Berkshire Valley Folk Museum

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Is part of a building complex rated 'A' by the National trust Australia. The building complex includes: a colonial homestead with gatehouse, stables, mill house, pig sty, brick arches bridge (thought to be the first brick bridge in Western Australia). Berkshire Valley is located on the Old Geraldton Rd & can be inspected during the winter months by phoning (08) 9654 9030 or (08) 9654 9040.

11. Centenary Park / Picnic BBQ Area

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Picnic and BBQ, Centenary plaques & World War II Army Camp Sites Directory

Historic Drovers Inn (See No 3 Blue)

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Formerly the Commericial Hotel was built in 1909 by Gus Liebe, who also built the Budapest Opera House and His Majesty's Theatre (Perth). Restored rooms and Motel units. Ph (08) 9651 1108.

13. Moora Heritage Trail Drive

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80km driving trail which explores the growth and development of the Moora region.

14. Moora Seasonal Wildflower Drives

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Moora's major features are its trees (a wide variety) and wildflowers. Wildflower Drive pamphlets are available at the Shire Office and also Ampol Service Station.

15. Moora Town Walk

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The walk includes the Old Court House, St John the Baptist Church, Moora Post Office, Drovers Inn (formerly Commercial Hotel), Uniting Church, Town Hall & St James Anglican Church.

Pioneer Tiles (See No 12 - Red)

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Tiles set in the footpath outsie the Shire Offices depict pioneers of the district

16. Coomberdale Wildflowers

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The old school building at Coomberdale now houses Coomberdale Wildflowers showing a great range of dried & arranged flowers. Local Arts & Crafts are exhibited here as well. Morning, afternoon tea & lunch by arrangment. Public toilets available. Ph (08) 9651 8008.

17. Watheroo National Park & Jingamia Cave

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