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for Roma saleyards processing 390,000 head of cattle. Roma is home to Australia’s largest cattle saleyards. [9]
Forestry plantations include Hardwood and Cypress Pines. Roma and the Maranoa region is home to Australia’s
most active native Cypress Pine sawmilling.
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From Wikipedia programmer Brandon Harris
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