Dot McCaskie and Gail Platz, residents of the district in New South Wales, made the long trip to Perth and Kinross, the Central Scotland News Agency reports, after hearing about Dull’s existing ties with the US town of Boring, Oregon.

The Scottish and American settlements established ties last year, hoping to draw in tourists and forge closer links between their communities, with their inhabitants linking up via social media. Politicians in Oregon have even attempted to establish an official “Boring and Dull Day” – it would fall on August 9, the one-year anniversary of their twinning, and involve a celebration of all things banal.

And now Bland Shire, home to 6,000 people and whose name honours William Bland, founder of the Australian Medical Association, is attempting to seize its share of the dreary dollar.

"Their slogan goes 'Bland by name but not by nature' and if their friendly personalities are a taste of how things are back in their home town, then I would say they are totally right,” said Julie. "Dot said Bland was just a bit tired of being made fun of and when someone spotted the Dull and Boring twinning they thought they'd make it a threesome."

Dot McCaskie, who works for Bland Shire Council, said: "We're hoping it will basically make people aware of Bland Shire, and also make people aware there are unusual names around the world.”

Gail Platz said: "We've loved our visit to Dull. There is beautiful scenery and friendly people at Highland Safaris. We are very excited about teaming up with Dull and Boring."

Over in Oregon, plans for a Boring and Dull Day, proposed by Bill Kennemer, a Republican representative, have fallen under the radar in recent months. Suggestions for how residents might mark the day were also scant at the time. However, an annual event in London could provide inspiration. The third Boring Conference took place at York Hall in Bethnal Green last November, and tickets sold out weeks in advance. It featured talks on topics such as electricity pylons, yellow lines, toast, shop fronts and self-service checkouts.

Several other destinations may be following developments with keen interest, such as Monotony Valley in Nevada, Tedious Creek in Maryland and the town of Draby in Poland. Fans of interminable place names might also seek out Mundania Road in Southwark, Yawn Street in Collins, Massachusetts, Routine Row in Anstruther, Fife, and Ho Hum Drive, in the town of Carefree, Arizona.

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