Quajabin Peak

Quajabin Peak, also known as County Peak,[1] is a small peak located in the western zone of the West Australian Wheatbelt, about 120 km south-east of Perth.

Although not high in stature, it commands an impressive view over some of the upper catchment of the Avon River and also of the Yenyenning Lakes.[2][3][4]

The name is derived from the Noongar language. It is not entirely clear what it means. Quaja refers to bone; and the suffix indicates either an action or belonging. It may be a bone place, like a bone, or the act of "boning" i.e. cursing.

Strange events are associated with this place. Sightings and voices coming from the air. Investigations by the Western Australian Paranormal Society could not account for the phenomenon and to this day the landmark remains on their unresolved list.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "COUNTY PEAK.". Western Mail. XXIX, (1,505). Western Australia. 30 October 1914. p. 5. Retrieved 19 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "Tourist Attraction". The Beverley Times. 62, (18). Western Australia. 13 May 1966. p. 1. Retrieved 19 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "Shire Council matters in brief". The Beverley Times. 68, (4). Western Australia. 15 February 1973. p. 8. Retrieved 19 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ↑ "THE AVON RIVER.". The Avon Gazette and York Times (363). Western Australia. 20 August 1921. p. 2. Retrieved 19 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "COUNTY PEAK LOOKOUT" (PDF). 1 June 2000. Retrieved 2 April 2013.

Coordinates: 32°11′S 117°10′E / 32.183°S 117.167°E / -32.183; 117.167


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