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Although a small town, or village, Broomehill has played a big part in the social and sporting activities of the region.
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BROOMEHILL PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
Broome Hill, or Broomehill as it is now, like many towns along the Great Southern Railway, started to grow and expand. The nearby town of Eticup slowly died as merchants moved to Broome Hill and set up business there. A roads board had been established to oversee the needs of the town and its community.
As is the case today, not everyone agreed with decisions made by the roads board or the state government so the Broomehill Progress Association was formed in 1905. Continue reading
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BROOMEHILL RACE CLUB
The Broomehill Race Club held its inaugural race meeting on Wednesday, 26 April 1906 with a five race card. A a large crowd of racegoers from Tambellup, Kojonup and Katanning were in attendance. It’s second meeting was held on Wednesday, 6 March 1907 with a six card meeting. Both meetings were reported in the Albany Advertiser of the day. Continue reading
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