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Myalla, Tasmania

Coordinates: 40°58′42″S 145°34′03″E / 40.9782°S 145.5676°E / -40.9782; 145.5676
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Myalla
Tasmania
Myalla is located in Tasmania
Myalla
Myalla
Coordinates40°58′42″S 145°34′03″E / 40.9782°S 145.5676°E / -40.9782; 145.5676
Population54 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7325
Location19 km (12 mi) W of Wynyard
LGA(s)Waratah-Wynyard
RegionNorth West Tasmania
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Myalla:
Sisters Creek Sisters Creek Sisters Creek
Sisters Creek, Milabena Myalla Lapoinya
Milabena Lapoinya Lapoinya

Myalla is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Waratah-Wynyard, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of the town of Wynyard.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 54 for the state suburb of Myalla.[1]

History

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The locality name is derived from the Aboriginal words Myallanga Bourack, meaning "To Grow". The name has been in use since about 1908.[3]

The community history has been recorded by locals.[4][5][6][7]

Road infrastructure

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The C229 route (Myalla Road) runs south from the Bass Highway through the locality and provides access to many other localities.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Myalla (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Myalla, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Myalla". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1144X, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  4. ^ Haines, Gwenyth A (1998), Myalla : memories of a small rural district, G.A. Haines, retrieved 14 December 2018
  5. ^ Parry, Ray, (editor.); Wise, Phillip, (editor.); Wise, Cyril, (editor.); Sullivan, John (Football), (editor.); Myalla Football Club (Tas.) (issuing body.) (2014), Myalla Football Club, 1912-2006, [Myalla, Tasmania] Myalla Football Club, retrieved 14 December 2018 {{citation}}: |author1= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Holton, Trevor L (2008), As they saw it, T.L. Holton, retrieved 14 December 2018
  7. ^ "Bishop of Tasmania". The Advocate (Australia). Tasmania, Australia. 9 December 1922. p. 10. Retrieved 14 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.