The
name "Manjimup" is
believed to be derived from the Aboriginal term "Manjin".
Manjin is a leafy marsh plant with an edible root that is reported to
have grown in abundance at a nearby watering hole and is considered
important to the Aboriginal diet.
It is recorded that Charles Rose & Frank Hall were the first
European settlers in the area in 1859 . During the 1860's a fellow by
the name of Mottram became owner of Hall's property and titled the
homestead "Manjimup House". Manjimup Brook was similarly
named by the surveyor T Treen in 1863.
In
the late 1890s Manjimup and the surrounding area was declared an
Agricultural Zone and in 1902 nearby Balbarrup was officially declared a
townsite. In 1903 the township name of Manjimup was nominated by
The Nelson Roads Board and the townsite was gazetted.
The
railway from Bridgetown extended to Wilgarup in 1909 and opened to
transport by 1911. The new line terminated close to the original
Manjimup homestead - approximately 5 km west of the 1903 townsite
and the station was also titled Manjimup. The new townsite was actually
named Manjimupp in 1910. In the same year the original townsite of
Manjimup was renamed Balbarrup. The local spelling of Manjimupp was
officially changed to Manjimup in 1915
Services
The
Warren Art and Garden Society (08) 9771 1668
For Work and Careers in Manjimup
Warren Blackwood Personnel
(e-mail)
Apprentice & Traineeship Co
(e-mail)
Manjimup
Public Library:
Cnr Rose and Mount Streets Suburb: Manjimup
WA 6258 - Phone No: (08) 9771 2895
Pathology & Warren
District Hospital
Location: Hospital Avenue, Manjimup. Telephone: (08)
9777 0444
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm Sat 9.00am - 10.30am
URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION
Ambulance: [DIAL 000] 9777 0300 (Warren District Hospital)
Manjimup Timber
Museum
Manjimup Timber & Heritage Park
Cnr Rose & Edwards St - Manjimup Western Australia
PH: (08) 9771 8228
Visit
the Sprogetown Mural
History
& Culture
[via Public Art]
Home to
Western Australia's only Timber Museum, the Timber & Heritage Park
in Manjimup houses a unique variety of historical and contemporary
timber related exhibits. Within it's 24 acre boundary you will find
yourself amongst parkland with flowing streams and brooks. The winding
pathways lead you through a delightful array of 4000 wildflower
varieties and native scrub that surrounds examples of the tall timber
that has made the region famous.
As you stroll though the park you will take a trip into the past and
visit The Bunnings Age Of Steam Museum which displays an original saw
milling steam locomotive. Also on display are eclectic examples of early
mill tools & equipment such as a whim, steam hauler, logging arches
and more.
After the interesting visit to the
Timber Museum you will also see the Old Police Station and Lockup in the
Historical Hamlet. Other buildings in the Hamlet include an early
Settlers Cottage, 1940's Doctors Surgery, Old School Playground &
One Teacher School, Forest Department Office and the 18 meter Fire Tower
Lookout which you may wish to climb.
Other features of the Park include The Timber Museum which features
regional historical facts. There are other outdoor exhibits of unique
Timber specimens and assorted machinery. You can visit the Blacksmiths
Workshop and Bush School. After an enjoyable stroll and some fact
finding you can return to the Kingsley Motel for a peaceful rest or a
revitalising drink in the bar.
Manjimup
Farmers Markets are held in the Round House at the Manjimup Timber &
Heritage Park
The Manjimup
Country Club
The home of the "J.B Ipsen Memorial" boasts the
use of all grass greens 9-18 holes. You can also indulge yourself in a
game of Squash or Lawn bowls at The Manjimup Country Club which can be
located along the Perup Road - East Manjimup.
The Kingsley Motel can arrange a play and stay Golf tour
in Karri Country
Coronation Park
Markets
Art & craft stalls, jams
and preserves, fresh produce, flowers, 2nd hand goods & bric-a-brac
and more at the stalls in Coronation Park. Open every 2nd Saturday of
the month except December. For further information or stall holders
bookings call Anne Stirling: (08) 97761190
ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO
Manjimup is considered the
"gateway" to the Karri Forest & Warren Valley
Region, yet it is so much more than a mere portal for the traveller to
pass through. In truth Manjimup is the central hub of the entire region
and maintains services & amenities that no other town in the area
can provide. If you require a well serviced area which provides day trip
access to some of the most beautiful country side that Western Australia
has on offer then you would be hard pressed to do better than Manjimup.
