Welcome to Lost Pingelly.
Lost Pingelly is about the history of the town of Pingelly and surrounding districts. From the humble beginnings at the location of Mourambine, 8 kilometres east of Pingelly, the town of Pingelly came into being as a result of the railway line following the lower parts of the countryside. The rich history of John Stanton and his discovery of fresh water springs at the location of Staunton Springs, west of Pingelly.
Over time, the town of Mourambine decreased in activity and the Town of Pingelly grew steadily. Pingelly became a hub of activity and in the late 1800's, the first hotel was constructed. It was named the Southern Cross Hotel (now The Pingelly Hotel) Many other dwellings dotted the town site as more families moved into the area.
It was in the Southern Cross Hotel, Pingelly that a meeting took place to make the Woflin Track a reality. The Woflin Track was the route to the Parker Range goldfields. A mile south of Kummunin, the Woflin Track joined with the track from west of Wickepin and continued on to the goldfields. A stage coach and freight service would leave the Southern Cross Hotel, Pingelly and transport prospectors and goods to the Parker Range goldfields.
This is only a small part of the history of Pingelly. As you look at the many photos and newspaper clippings, you will start to realize that Pingelly was indeed an important part of the agricultural and commercial development of the greater area of the Upper Great Southern Region.
Lost Pingelly is about the history of the town of Pingelly and surrounding districts. From the humble beginnings at the location of Mourambine, 8 kilometres east of Pingelly, the town of Pingelly came into being as a result of the railway line following the lower parts of the countryside. The rich history of John Stanton and his discovery of fresh water springs at the location of Staunton Springs, west of Pingelly.
Over time, the town of Mourambine decreased in activity and the Town of Pingelly grew steadily. Pingelly became a hub of activity and in the late 1800's, the first hotel was constructed. It was named the Southern Cross Hotel (now The Pingelly Hotel) Many other dwellings dotted the town site as more families moved into the area.
It was in the Southern Cross Hotel, Pingelly that a meeting took place to make the Woflin Track a reality. The Woflin Track was the route to the Parker Range goldfields. A mile south of Kummunin, the Woflin Track joined with the track from west of Wickepin and continued on to the goldfields. A stage coach and freight service would leave the Southern Cross Hotel, Pingelly and transport prospectors and goods to the Parker Range goldfields.
This is only a small part of the history of Pingelly. As you look at the many photos and newspaper clippings, you will start to realize that Pingelly was indeed an important part of the agricultural and commercial development of the greater area of the Upper Great Southern Region.