Tambellup
The area around Tambellup was settled by pastoralists in the late 1840s. In 1849, Surveyor General John Septimus Roe passed through the area, referring to Morrison’s south-west station at “Tambul-yillup”. Later, the area was settled by the Norrish family. The spelling commonly used for the place then was “Tambellelup”.
The Great Southern Railway opened in 1889 and a station was established at Tambellup. It appears that the shortened version of the name was created by the railway, as the timetable in 1889 uses the Tambellup spelling. It was gazetted as a town site in 1899.
The meaning of this Aboriginal name is not known. One source describes it as “place of thunder”. Another explanation is that name means “place of Tammars”. Tammar being the Aboriginal word for a marsupial that used to frequent the area.
The main street of the town is Norrish Street, named after its first European settler, Josiah Norrish (1841-1884). Josiah was attracted to the area in 1872 by its large stands of sandalwood. Today, the main industry is sheep and crop farming. Continue reading
PLACES TO STAY
TAMBELLUP BED & BREAKFAST
27 Garrity Street
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CARAVAN PARK
At the Sports Complex
East Terrace
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TAMBELLUP HOTEL
15 Garrity Street
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PLACES TO EAT
DELI & NEWSAGENCY
16 Crowden St
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TAMBELLUP POST CAFE
Norrish Street
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PLACES TO FILL UP
G&T MOTORS
Garrity Street
Tel: 08 9825 1009
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OTHER
GENERAL STORE
Tambellup Deli
Crowden Street
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MEDICAL
Tambellup Health Centre
Norrish Street
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PLACES TO SEE
Corner Shop Museum
The Corner Shop Museum is situated in the old Station Master’s House adjacent to the railway line on Norrish Street. Rooms have been recreated using furniture and artifacts of bygone years. For a viewing please contact Anne-Marie Lockyer on 08 9825 1054.
Station Master’s House
The former Station Master’s House is situated adjacent to the Great Southern Railway. It was erected in 1924-1925 and is currently used as an office of the Wool Foundation and a couple of other local businesses.
Diprose Park
Diprose Park is a newly reconstructed park with children’s play area, outdoor fitness centre, free barbeque and toilets. Located on the corner of Crowden and Taylor Street it is a fantastic place for a picnic or to take a break from your long drive.
Old Railway Station
Part of the Great Southern Railway, this station was the junction for the Tambellup-Ongerup branch. The section between Ongerup and Gnowangerup was closed in 1957 and the remainder has been closed for over twelve years.
Railway Water Tank Stand
A relic of our railway past. This stand once held a water tank to fill steam locomotives and stood adjacent to the railwaymen’s barracks (since demolished).
Community Mosaics
Representing Tambellup’s strong sense of community, a collective effort from young and old put together this elaborate representation of Tambellup, displayed in a mosaic art form on the front of the Shire administration building. It depicts imagery of the Gordon River and its significance in Tambellup’s history. Pavers set in the footpath, created by local schoolchildren, compliment the artwork.
