GINGIN
For such a delightful location, so
close to Perth it is amazing that the town is so completely rural.
Gingin is a very small town still. Though small the town does possess
al of the essential services plus the community is clearly
progressive. Being so close to Perth, Gingin would be a thoroughly
nice place to live.
The town is well suited for
agriculture with a mild climate and available water sources. The area
supports many forms of farming including beef cattle, cereal crops,
olives and oranges.
The first European to visit
the area was the explorer George Fletcher Moore; he arrived in 1836
and recorded the Aboriginal name "Jinjin" on his charts. The meaning
of the word Gingin is uncertain but is thought to mean "footprint" or
"place of many streams".
The town of Gingin is host
to the annual British car rally, which is held on the third Sunday of
May.
The Gingin Hotel recently
celebrated their centenary.
Be sure to check out the pub movie collectables  
The Anglican Church is
undated ,
but can be assumed to also be over 100 years old The United Church
certainly so.
The Catholic being a tastefully modern design
The Gin in War Memorial is
located in the centre of town.
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