Myalla, Tasmania

Myalla Tasmania
Myalla
Coordinates	40°58′42″S 145°34′03″E
Population	54 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7325
Location	19 km (12 mi) W of Wynyard
LGA(s)	Waratah-Wynyard
Region	North 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

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]

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. "Myalla, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Myalla". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1144X, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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 2018 {{citation}}: |author1= has generic name (help)
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.