Etymology

Mount Magnet

Today it means: A town and local government area (the Shire of Mount Magnet) in the Mid West region, Western Australia. Full definition →

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The story

A name given by Robert Austin (explorer) to two hills with an extremely high iron content, which affected the readings of his compass.

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