Manmanning, Western Australia
Manmanning is a small Wheatbelt town in Western Australia.
| Manmanning Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Manmanning | |
| Coordinates | 30°51′S 117°06′E |
| Population | 116 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1929 |
| Postcode(s) | 6465 |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Dowerin |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
The name of the town first appeared on charts drawn in 1907, and was the Indigenous Australian name of a soak located close to the townsite.
The townsite was originally a railway siding on the Ejanding North line and land was set aside for settlers in 1927. The townsite was gazetted in 1929.[2]
The surrounding areas produce wheat and other cereal crops. The town is a receival site for Cooperative Bulk Handling.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Manmanning (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 October 2008.
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – M". Retrieved 9 October 2008.
- "CBH receival sites" (PDF). 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
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