Southern Cross

367kms east of Perth.

Southern Cross is located on the Great Eastern Highway, three hours' drive west of Kalgoorlie. It is the centre for the Yilgarn Shire (Yilgarn is the Aboriginal word for white stone or quartz). The area includes Bullfinch, Marvel Loch, Moorine Rock, Bodallin and Koolyanobbing.

Southern Cross is situated in a prosperous, well established farming area including some of the largest farms in the state. The history that surrounds the district complements the beauty and adventure of the Shire of Yilgarn.

The land is spectacularly beautiful in spring with wildflowers. Popular attractions within the Southern Cross area include:
Baladje Rock, Frog Rock, Karalee Dam and Hunt's Soak; all interesting to visit and ideal picnic spots. For a panoramic view of the area, head up to Wimmera Hill Lookout which overlooks the township, the surrounding farmland and goldmines. Just east of town is the old cemetery which was developed as a Pioneer Memorial. Yilgarn History Museum, opened daily, provides a glimpse of the area's history.

Gold was discovered in Southern Cross in 1888 by Tom Risely and Mick Toomey. They named the place after the stars that had been their guide. Today all the streets and the salt lake of the town are named after stars or constellations.

The early settlers relied on horse and camel teams to transport goods. Chaff to feed them was expensive and so crops were grown on the 160 acre Miners Homestead blocks. Later, in the 1920s, a number of blocks were opened up as a Soldier Settlement, followed by the Miners' Settlement project establishing miners suffering from 'Miners' Phthisis' on the land.

Accommodation in Southern Cross.

For more information visit www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au/.

Annual Events

Yilgarn Agricultural Show
This year the Yilgarn Agricultural Society will be holding its 51st annual consecutive Yilgarn Agricultural Show in Southern Cross. The show has many features and attractions this year including sideshow alley, trade displays, a concert on Saturday night, giant pumpkin growing competition, beaut utes and displays from local schools. The show this year will be held on 30th August 2008. There will be an Art Exhibition, where works from around the State will be exhibited. There will be 10 catagories with the major work of 'Best Overall Work-Acquisitive' collecting $1,500.00 prize money.

For enquiries regarding the Art Exhibition please contact Mrs Cathryn Backer on (08) 9049 1556 or alternatively you can contact Mrs Cheryl Cox on (08) 9049 1908 if you have any queries, comments or would like to apply for some ground space in the show.

Southern Cross Motorcycle Club - King of the Cross
The Southern Cross Motorcycle Club is famous for holding its annual Strange Drilling King of the Cross. This prestigious motorcross event is the richest race in Western Australia with prize money totalling $30,000. This year the event will take place on 2nd & 3rd August 2008 at the Richie Kings Memorial Park, Southern Cross South Road, Southern Cross. On Saturday the 2nd the track is full of juniors for the KTM Kid of the Cross where kids from 4 - 16 years riding on 50cc - 250cc motorbikes can compete for the title of KTM Kid of the Cross.

Sunday's racing includes Quad bikes, vets and the only women's motorcross race in Western Australia, Queen of the Cross. The track then comes alive for the Strange Drilling King of the Cross. Riders from all over Australia come to the Southern Cross to compete in this grand event. Racing for the day starts and 9.30am. Full camping, canteen and bar facilities are available throughout the weekend. For further information or to register please contact Dwayne Kings on 0428 495 030.

Food

BP Roadhouse
Great Eastern Highway
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1162

Palace Hotel Restaurant
Cnr Antares Street & Great Eastern Highway
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1555

Railway Tavern
Sirius Street
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1030

Southern Cross Motel Restaurant
Canopus Street
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1144

Ampol Roadhouse
Great Eastern Highway
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1168

Shell Roadhouse
Canopus Street
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1096

Yilgarn Coffee Lounge & Deli
Antares Street
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1434

Fuel

Ampol Roadhouse
Great Eastern Highway
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1168
Opening Times:
24 Hours

BP Roadhouse
Great Eastern Highway
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1162

Shell
Canopus Street
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9047 1096

Telecentre

Southern Cross Telecentre
Canopus Street
Southern Cross WA 6426
Phone: (08) 9049 1688
Fax: (08) 9049 1686
Email: sxtele@wn.com.au
Web: www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
Services Include:
Email; Internet Access; Photocopying & Faxing. The Telecentre also publish the local 'Crosswords' publication on a weekly basis for your complete guide to the Yilgarn

Wimmera Hill Lookout
Southern Cross Entry Sign.
Yilgarn Agricultural Show
King of the Cross race about to begin.
Yilgarn Agricultrual Show Trade Display.
King of the Cross - bikes mid-race/mid-air.

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Popular attractions within the Southern Cross area include: Baladje Rock, Frog Rock, Karalee Dam and Hunt's Soak; all interesting to visit and ideal picnic spots. For a panoramic view of the area, head up to Wimmera Hill Lookout which overlooks the township, the surrounding farmland and goldmines. Just east of town is the old cemetery which was developed as a Pioneer Memorial. Yilgarn History Museum, opened daily, provides a glimpse of the area's history. Gold was discovered in Southern Cross in 1888 by Tom Risely and Mick Toomey. They named the place after the stars that had been their guide. Today all the streets and the salt lake of the town are named after stars or constellations. The early settlers relied on horse and camel teams to transport goods. Chaff to feed them was expensive and so crops were grown on the 160 acre Miners Homestead blocks. Later, in the 1920s, a number of blocks were opened up as a Soldier Settlement, followed by the Miners' Settlement project establishing miners suffering from 'Miners' Phthisis' on the land. Accommodation in Southern Cross. For more information visit www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au/. Annual Events Yilgarn Agricultural Show This year the Yilgarn Agricultural Society will be holding its 51st annual consecutive Yilgarn Agricultural Show in Southern Cross. The show has many features and attractions this year including sideshow alley, trade displays, a concert on Saturday night, giant pumpkin growing competition, beaut utes and displays from local schools. The show this year will be held on 30th August 2008. There will be an Art Exhibition, where works from around the State will be exhibited. There will be 10 catagories with the major work of 'Best Overall Work-Acquisitive' collecting $1,500.00 prize money. For enquiries regarding the Art Exhibition please contact Mrs Cathryn Backer on (08) 9049 1556 or alternatively you can contact Mrs Cheryl Cox on (08) 9049 1908 if you have any queries, comments or would like to apply for some ground space in the show. Southern Cross Motorcycle Club - King of the Cross The Southern Cross Motorcycle Club is famous for holding its annual Strange Drilling King of the Cross. This prestigious motorcross event is the richest race in Western Australia with prize money totalling $30,000. This year the event will take place on 2nd & 3rd August 2008 at the Richie Kings Memorial Park, Southern Cross South Road, Southern Cross. On Saturday the 2nd the track is full of juniors for the KTM Kid of the Cross where kids from 4 - 16 years riding on 50cc - 250cc motorbikes can compete for the title of KTM Kid of the Cross. Sunday's racing includes Quad bikes, vets and the only women's motorcross race in Western Australia, Queen of the Cross. The track then comes alive for the Strange Drilling King of the Cross. Riders from all over Australia come to the Southern Cross to compete in this grand event. Racing for the day starts and 9.30am. Full camping, canteen and bar facilities are available throughout the weekend. For further information or to register please contact Dwayne Kings on 0428 495 030. Food BP Roadhouse Great Eastern Highway Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1162 Palace Hotel Restaurant Cnr Antares Street & Great Eastern Highway Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1555 Railway Tavern Sirius Street Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1030 Southern Cross Motel Restaurant Canopus Street Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1144 Ampol Roadhouse Great Eastern Highway Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1168 Shell Roadhouse Canopus Street Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1096 Yilgarn Coffee Lounge & Deli Antares Street Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1434 Fuel Ampol Roadhouse Great Eastern Highway Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1168 Opening Times: 24 Hours BP Roadhouse Great Eastern Highway Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1162 Shell Canopus Street Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9047 1096 Telecentre Southern Cross Telecentre Canopus Street Southern Cross WA 6426 Phone: (08) 9049 1688 Fax: (08) 9049 1686 Email: sxtele@wn.com.au Web: www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm Services Include: Email; Internet Access; Photocopying & Faxing. The Telecentre also publish the local 'Crosswords' publication on a weekly basis for your complete guide to the Yilgarn Wimmera Hill Lookout Southern Cross Entry Sign. Yilgarn Agricultural Show King of the Cross race about to begin. Yilgarn Agricultrual Show Trade Display. King of the Cross - bikes mid-race/mid-air.
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