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<pre>Gareth

> On the same basis, most of Australia is way down in the Sahara.

Where I am in Bendigo, Victoria (36.75S) we are equivalent to central
Spain - in fact almost on top of Sevilla where, I understand, certain
Manzanillo varieties may be found. It's also equivalent to the "toe" in
Italy, central Greece and Turkey and right on California in the States.
Sunshine and rainfall distribution also favour us as an olive producer. See
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averag...w_081003.shtml

Our local council has just launched it's "New Mediterranean" agribusiness
policy concentrating on, among other things, olives. Brian Gould heads the
economic unit and he can be contacted at b.gould@bendigo.vic.gov.au

Regards
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