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Karragullen

This locality is a small fruit-growing region situated on Canning Road between Kalamunda and Roleystone


West to Pickering Brook

South to Roleystone

     
 

Karragullen - Store

Up in the hills, on the road between Kalamunda and Roleystone, is Karragullen. This is mainly a fruit growing district. Here is the Karragullen general store and roadhouse. May 2010

 

Karragullen - Canning Road

This is a view south along Canning Road, right outside the roadhouse. May 2010

 

Karragullen - Catholic Church

This is the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Karragullen and Roleystone. It's located a couple of hundred metres south of the townsite, on Canning Road, at the junction of Rokewood Way. Just look at that bell tower - it's so tall.  January 2012

 

Karragullen - Hall

The sturdy Karragullen Hall on Old Station Road up near the oval. This is home of the local scout group. January 2012

 

Karragullen - Growing Fruit

Fruit growing in the predominant industry in this area. Many storage sheds and crates can be seen along the roads. Here is an example with fruit trees thriving in the background. January 2012

 

Karragullen - Mamarapha College

The Mamarapha College on School Road. This is a tertiary bible college for mainly indigenous people and is an arm of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. This appears to be the administration office. On this site previously was the Karragullen primary school. January 2012

 

Karragullen - Mamarapha College

The College classrooms and further up ablution block. It looks very attractive and is located in an extremely peaceful locale, set in the bush complete with the distinctive smell of gum trees. January 2012

 

Karragullen - Rock Inne Tavern

Set on Brookton Highway on the corner of Herbert Road is the Rock Inne Tavern. This is a few kilometres east of the Canning Road intersection. Not sure when it was built but certainly was here in the 1980's with the same name. Famed for live music concerts. January 2012


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