Bencubbin

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Bencubbin, on the border of wheat and station country, boasts a wonderful variety of beautiful wildflowers and birdlife throughout the shire.

Sandalwood cutters were in the area as early as the 1860's and a sheep station was run from 1867. The first farm land was taken up in 1908, in the town of Bencubbin.

The area is primarily devoted to wheat, coarse grains and sheep farming, although some farmers have diversified into cattle and pigs.

Birds are found all year round, and wildflowers are best seen during the season between June and September/October.

The Meteorite Area at North Mandiga is adjacent to the fault running north from Waddouring and 3 substantial meteorites have been found in the area.

Bencubbin Number One was found in 1930 weighing 542 kilograms, Bencubbin Number Two was found in 1959 weighing 64.6 kilograms, and Bencubbin Number Three was found in 1974 weighing 16 kilograms.