This Day in History: 1900-10-01

The WA Dept. of Lands and Surveys opened the Norman Area (approx. 8,000 acres) for selection (41 blocks, 101 to 292 acres in size).

The Norman Area was located about 6 miles north of Newcastle. It is now part of the locality of Nunile.

Sources:
WA government gazette, 30 Nov. 1900, p. 4487.
Northam advertiser, 12 Sept. 1900, p.3; 19 Sept. 1899, p.2; 29 Sept. 1906, p.3; 17 Oct. 1906, p.3.