Established as WG Manners&Co in 1895 at Kanowna WA, by WG Manners one of the first mining engineers to commence business in WA. Continued by his son CB Manners from 1924 , and from 1955 to the present time by Ron Manners.During this time the company evolved into Mannwest Group Pty Ltd This long adventure in business has been detailed in two books.. "Never a Dull Moment" and "Heroic Misadventures" both available from www.mannwest.com/bookshop.php?