Manmanning Western Australia | |
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Coordinates | 30°51′S 117°06′E / 30.850°S 117.100°E |
Population | 42 ( SAL 2021) [1] |
Established | 1929 |
Postcode(s) | 6465 |
Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
Area | 417.2 km2 (161.1 sq mi) |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Dowerin |
State electorate(s) | Moore |
Federal division(s) | Durack |
Manmanning is a small Wheatbelt town in Western Australia.
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]
Manmanning Western Australia | |
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| |
Coordinates | 30°51′S 117°06′E / 30.850°S 117.100°E |
Population | 42 ( SAL 2021) [1] |
Established | 1929 |
Postcode(s) | 6465 |
Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
Area | 417.2 km2 (161.1 sq mi) |
Location |
|
LGA(s) | Shire of Dowerin |
State electorate(s) | Moore |
Federal division(s) | Durack |
Manmanning is a small Wheatbelt town in Western Australia.
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]