How did Meckering the town in WA get its name?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Meckering, Western Australia, was given its name by explorer John Forrest after a waterhole nearby which had the same name. The name is believed to be derived from an aboriginal word which could mean either "moon on the water" or "good hunting".

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