Collie River Bridge Story
By Irma Walter, 2010 In 2010, a new bridge was constructed over the Collie River near its mouth. It is…
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The Changing Face of Harvey District (1936-B)
HARVEY’S PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES This article appeared in the Sunday Times, 9 August 1936, p. 34. A GREAT FRUIT AND SHEEP…
The Leschenault Peninsula
By Irma Walter 2017 Photo showing Leschenault Estuary and Peninsula. Courtesy of Leschenault Catchment Council Inc. Introduction The Leschenault Peninsula…
Jean Marie Adrien Despeissis
Jean Marie Adrien Despeissis, was born in Mauritius in 1860, and spent some years in England and Europe, where he…
The Old Coast Road
Residents of the South West of WA breathed a sigh of relief when the Forrest Highway was opened in 2009…
Stone Seat Memorial at Australind
By Heather Wade, 2017 Today, many people pass the memorial on the Old Coast Road during their daily walks or…
Dairying in the South West 1850 – 1913
These two articles appeared in the Bunbury Herald on 30 August 1913, written by Thomas Hayward. A NOTABLE COMMENT ON…
Island Queen Passenger List
Left London September 1840 Arrived Port Leschenault (Bunbury) December 1840 Name, Occupation, Age Dr Carr Mr James Gardner Austin &…
Louisa Clifton’s Diary
Disclaimer: Please be aware that this article contains terminology which describes people in ways that are unacceptable today. Its usage…
Jardup
Ephraim Clarke (1806 – 19.11.1875), arrived in the Colony per the Parkfield in 1841 with his wife and family as…