Myalla, Tasmania

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]

Myalla
Tasmania
Myalla
Coordinates40°58′42″S 145°34′03″E
Population54 (2016)[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

History

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

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

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Myalla (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. Google (2 December 2018). "Myalla, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Myalla". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 3 December 2018. Search, enter 1144X, Search, select row, show Details
  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 2018CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: extra text: 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.


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