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Historical Connection

WA’s timber industry has a proud history spanning more than 180 years. Timber built many of our regional towns, communities and economies. WA timber provided the foundation for the Trans-Australian railway, supplying 1.5 million sleepers.

The first Timber Mill operated from Mt Eliza at the base of what is now known as Kings Park in 1833.

WA first exported timber to Adelaide in 1850.

Early railway lines were built with Jarrah and Karri.

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