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Shire of Manjimup
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http//:www.manjimup.wa.gov.au • Renowned as a timber town , Manjimup in the heart of the south west , is fast becoming known for its gourmet foods and wine. • Designed as a super town Manjimup was named after the Noongar Aboriginal words Manjin ; a broad-leafed edible reed; and up (meeting place, or place of) • Manjimup was first settled in 1856 by timber cutter Thomas Muir. It was declared a town in 1910. • Timber is the town's major industry, but it has been joined by fruit and vegetable farms, dairy farms, wool, grain. • You'll also find Avocadoes, Apples and Australia's and indeed the southern hemisphere's largest producer of Truffles. • Back in 2003 only one truffle was harvested . This year more than 3 tons of truffles were harvested from 13 thousand trees and exported to over 20 countries around the world . No wonder its known as the black diamond at $3,000 per kilo. • . The town of Manjimup is also home to many wineries, marron farms and beautiful blossoming fruit trees.. • As seen on Best Country Towns - Episode 2. Channel 44 West TV. Western Australia. • Proudly produced in association with http://www.mrgtv.com
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