Pilbara was funded by UnitiveBog10934 via an impulsive decision. UnitiveBog10934 unclaimed his 81 chunk town and recieved 1296g, had 800g stored up and gave his nation to Mmisu for free. He had a short conversation with kobiKraft making sure he was okay owning a nation, image can be found below.
Following the destruction of Oklahoma, The nation of Falcon was also destroyed to fund the first town of Pilbara outside Onslow Bay (Learmonth), which resulted in the town growing to 34 chunks before becoming inactive.
Following the decision to form Pilbara, it was subsequently created 2 hours and 5 minutes later.
The decision that led to the existence of Pilbara
Image from DM's with kobiKraft