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20-583: Nannup is a town in the South West region of Western Australia , approximately 280 kilometres (174 mi) south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the crossroads of Vasse Highway and Brockman Highway ; the highways link Nannup to most of the lower South West's regional centres. At the 2011 census , Nannup had a population of 587. The town is the seat of the Shire of Nannup . Nannup's name

40-445: A barn. More bushfires were burning in the district over the course of several days in 1937, resulting in the stables and the sheds at the local race course being burned down, the destruction of large amounts of feed for stock, and the loss of telephone lines. The town was flooded in 1945 when the Blackwood River rose to its highest flood level recorded to that date. Three families were left homeless and others had to be evacuated from

60-551: A few rustic boutique hotels with minimum amenities. Most patrons are foreign tourists but they are growing in popularity among Chinese domestic tourists. In India, the government is promoting the concept of bed & breakfast. The government is doing this to increase tourism, especially keeping in view the demand for hotels during the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. They have classified B&Bs into two categories: Gold B&Bs, and Silver B&Bs. All B&Bs must be approved by

80-542: A hardware store, community centre, golf club and golf course, nursery and a gemstone museum. The main street has changed little over the years so has considerable heritage value. The town population is about 600, with 1200 in the Shire of Nannup. Timber milling and agriculture (principally beef cattle) dominate the local economy although wine, floriculture and tourism are industries of growing importance. Furniture production and other local timber value-adding activities are also

100-512: A minor employer. In January 2019, the world's largest wooden pendulum clock was installed in a purpose-built clocktower in the main street. Built by local, Kevin Bird, and featuring timbers from the region, the 6 m (20 ft) tall clock had taken 7 years to build. However, in April 2019, after three months, disagreements between the attraction partners led to the removal of the clock. Since

120-543: A primary school and shire office were built. In 1909, the Nannup branch railway (no longer in operation) was extended from Jarrahwood , linking to the Bunbury - Busselton railway. Menaced by bushfires in 1928, settlers had to battle hard against the flames to save their properties. More bushfires, fanned by strong winds, swept across the region in 1935 burning out over 100 hectares (247 acres) and destroying one house and

140-459: A result of flood damage from the previous years. Although the bridge had been repaired after being damaged in smaller floods of 1950, it was undercut again and caved in without causing any injuries. In 1982 after the remnants of a tropical cyclone passed through the south west, the town and surrounding areas were inundated by heavy rains. The Blackwood rose 11.6 metres (38 ft), submerging over 50 houses. Many historical photographs are held by

160-640: A variety of musical performances. South West (Western Australia) The South West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia . It has an area of 23,970 km , and a population of about 170,000 people. Bunbury is the main city in the region. The South West has a Mediterranean climate , with dry summers and wet winters. There is about 900 mm of precipitation per year, with most between May and September. Mean maximum daily temperatures range from 16 °C in July to 34 °C in February. The economy of

180-436: Is a national law "Legge 29 marzo 2001, n. 135" but each region maintains a specific regulation. Each region can adopt different regulations but they must observe the national law on Tourism (Law N° 135 /2001). The Japanese equivalent of this sort of hospitality business is the minshuku , which offers dinner as well as bed & breakfast in the tradition of the ryokan . There are numerous B&Bs found in seaside towns,

200-615: Is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast. In addition, a B&B sometimes has the hosts living in the house. Bed and breakfast is also used to describe the level of catering included in a hotel's room prices, as opposed to room-only, half-board, or full-board . There are approximately 7,000 B&Bs in Australia. The B&B industry in Australia generates about $ 132 million in annual revenue. In China, expatriates have remodelled traditional structures in quiet picturesque rural areas and opened

220-428: Is of Noongar origin, meaning either "stopping place" or "place of parrots", and was first recorded by surveyors in the 1860s. The area was at one point known as "Lower Blackwood", and the first European settler to explore it was Thomas Turner in 1834. In 1866, a bridge was built over the river and a police station was established. A townsite was set aside in 1885, surveyed in 1889 and gazetted on 9 January 1890. In 1906,

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240-702: The Vietnam War . A memorial with a statue and plaque was erected in March 1988 in Nannup's Bicentennial Park. Lance Corporal Tomas died on 8 July 1966, at the age of 21 years, after being hit by shrapnel from "friendly artillery forces". Nannup is the only town within the Shire of Nannup , and has a district high school (1961), community resource centre , shire offices, roadhouse, a sporting complex, shopping facilities, accommodation for travellers (hotel/motel, bed and breakfast , caravan park), police station, three cafes,

260-461: The Ministry of Tourism, which will then categorize them as Gold or Silver based on a list of predefined criteria. In Ireland, B&Bs can be townhouses, farmhouses, or country houses. There are about 3,000 B&Bs spread throughout the country, 750 of which are certified for meeting quality standards by Fáilte Ireland . The Israeli B&B is known as a zimmer (German for 'room'). All over

280-521: The Nannup Historical Society. Parts of the movie Drift were filmed in Nannup in 2011. One of the oldest buildings, a stone cottage built in 1862–63, is still standing on a farm on Gold Gully Rd. The building was in disrepair for a number of years but as of February 2020 is being restored by the current owner. Marinko Tomas (1945–1966), a farmer, originally from Nannup, was Western Australia's first national serviceman killed in

300-933: The South West is very diverse. It is a major world producer of aluminium oxide and mineral sands , and also has substantial agriculture , timber , and viticulture industries. It is Western Australia's second-most popular tourist destination after Perth . The South West region consists of the following local government areas : Some well-known attractions include Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Discovery Centre , Ngilgi Cave , Augusta Jewel Cave , Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse , Busselton Jetty , Mammoth Cave , Easter Cave, Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre , Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree , Diamond Tree , and Gloucester Tree . Bed and breakfast A bed and breakfast (typically shortened to B&B or BnB )

320-930: The beginnings of the tourist industry in Nannup there have been several events and festivals held to promote the town. These include the Flower and Garden Festival held in August each year, the Quit Forest Rally. Also the Tour of Margaret River and seven cycle races. The largest of Nannup's annual festivals is the Nannup Music Festival (formerly the Southwest Folk Festival) held over the Labour Day long weekend in March each year and includes street performance and market stalls as well as

340-585: The country, but especially in northern Israel (Galilee, Upper Galilee, and the Golan Heights), the zimmer has developed into an extensive industry. This industry began to develop in the 1990s, when agriculture became less profitable, and many families with farms in moshavim, kibbutzim , farms, and even in cities decided to try their luck in the business of hospitality. In the last decade, bed and breakfasts have also emerged in southern Israel's Negev region. In Italy, regional law regulates B&Bs. There

360-572: The countryside as well as city centres. B&Bs are graded by VisitBritain and the AA on a star system. 3-, 4- and 5-star establishments have a higher standard. A majority of B&Bs in the UK have en suite facilities. There are approximately 17,000 B&Bs in the United States. Bed and breakfasts are often private family homes and typically have between four and eleven rooms, with six being

380-525: The floodwaters. At its highest level the river was running 1.1 metres (3.5 ft) over the Russell Street bridge and the town's electricity supply failed from lines being damaged, leaving the town in darkness. The river flooded again in 1946 and 1947, closing roads but not causing any significant damage to the town. In 1949 the town received 174 millimetres (6.86 in) of rain in a period of seven hours, causing flooding and one bridge connecting

400-486: The town to Busselton to be swept away. Bushfires once again struck in 1950 with several large fires burning only a few miles from town. The outbreak destroyed nearly 12,100 hectares (30,000 acres) of jarrah and karri forest. The fires were brought under control reasonably quickly; they were believed to have been deliberately lit. The Dry Brook bridge just outside town on the Nannup- Balingup collapsed as

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