Narrogin is an Aboriginal word. The city was initially named Narroging in 1869 after a nearby pool . The meaning of today's name is unclear; however, various sources confirm that it means baton camp or everything in abundance . Another version says that the name is derived from the word gnargagin , which means place of water .
history
In 1835 the first Europeans arrived in the Narrogin area. The region was first settled in the 1860s and 1870s. Before that, the residences of the inhabitants were so scattered that it was not possible to found a city. Only when it joined the Great Southern Railway in July 1889 did a larger settlement develop. Narrogin was finally officially established in 1897. Until the 1970s, the city was an important center of the region. In 1978 the railroad's passenger traffic was stopped.
Narrogin's previous function as a prominent railroad hub attracted agricultural service companies as well as government agencies. The city accumulated significant public supplies, mainly in the areas of health and education. In contrast to other Australian land regions, Narrogin recorded an approximate annual growth of 2%.
Prominent residents
Barry Cable, an Australian football player, lives in Narrogin. The Hockey poker players Bevan George and former coach of the national hockey team of women, Brian Glencross were born in the city. Australian cricket players Brad Hogg and Shaun Marsh and politician Stephen Smith were also born in Narrogin. Another prominent daughter of the city is Hayley Beresford , who took part in the 2008 Olympic Games equestrian competitions held in Hong Kong .
