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Collie History

Collie was named after Dr Alexander Collie RN, a ship’s surgeon aboard the HMS Sulphur, who explored the region and in 1829 discovered the river from which Collie took its …

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Coal

It is widely believed that coal was discovered in Collie by a stockman, George Marsh. Marsh was shepherding for Mr Arthur Perren who had a pastoral lease on the Collie …

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Railways

In the early years Western Australia relied heavily on railways in developing the inland regions. Essential to the railways were coal for the fuel for steam engines, and water – …

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Timber

Collie with its large jarrah forests provided hundreds of thousands of wooden railway sleepers essential in building the rail network over which the railway tracks were laid. Timber mills were …

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Black Diamond Lake

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Black Diamond Lake is located 5km west of Collie in Allanson. Making the turn onto Ferguson Road from Coalfields Hwy, you will come across some of the bluest waters ever …

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Changing Places

Did you know Collie is a member of the Changing Places? A Changing Place is a secure and clean bathroom specifically designed for people who need space and assistance to …

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