Euro, Western Australia
Euro is an abandoned town in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, located about 7 kms from Laverton.[1][2][3]
| Euro Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Euro | |
| Coordinates | 28.724°S 122.389°E |
| Established | 1902 |
| Postcode(s) | 6440 |
| Elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Laverton |
| State electorate(s) | Kalgoorlie |
| Federal division(s) | O'Connor |
The town was named after a gold mine established by North Star Gold Mines Ltd., although Euro is also a name for the common wallaby.[1]
References
- "Town names". www0.landgate.wa.gov.au. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- Twentieh Century Impressions of Western Australia. P.W.H. Thiel & Company. 1901.
- "Outback Family History". www.outbackfamilyhistory.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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