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In 1857 Ellen and Alfred Bussell chose the site of their new home, now a heritage listed building, surrounded in national park and open to the public.
The Fishermen's Memorial Lookout and Obelisk was built in remembrance for all the fishermens lives lost at sea.
Experience a part of Western Australian history at the iconic Fremantle Prison.
Captain Sir James Stirling RN arrived from England to found the Colony of Western Australia which he proclaimed as the State’s first Lieutenant Governor in June 1829.
Take a journey through Greenough and you’ll find yourself transported back in time.
One of the first hotels in the State that the WA government paid for. It was built in 1903 and cost 6000 pounds.
The Hampton Road Heritage Walk (2km long) includes 37 buildings of historical interest.
Built in the early 1930s, the church was built by architect, John Hawes. The building reflects the early solar design which attempts to protect the building from the harsh Australian summers.
The Irwin District Museum is housed in the former Dongara Police Station, Courthouse and Gaol. The building also served as a ticket of leave hiring depot, and police quarters. It's open Mon- Sat, 10am
1908 building with theatre and extensive collection of memorabilia in the Council Chamber. Home to the original Paddy Hannan Statue.
The building was constructed in the 1930s by George Knowler as a house and fish shop. It was later the residence of his son Sydney Knowler, who was a prominent fisherman.
The heritage-listed homestead of the Macpherson family, who settled in Carnamah in 1868.
Established in 1977, this Group Settlement Scheme-style village depicts the beginnings of the Augusta-Margaret River dairy industry in the 1920's.
Established 1988, Auctioneers, Valuers and Exhibitions.
Situated in the heart of the town, a monument that commemorates the miners who gave "the golden mile" its golden international name. Erected in 1984.
Mosaics and Murals of Harvey WA are a much sort out attraction in the south west. You will find these unique mosaics at the entrances to Harvey, Binningup, Clifton Park, Cookernup, Myalup & Yarloop.
Statue of the horse Hardy Norseman who uncovered gold in the town. His owner Laurie Sinclair later found the rich gold source that became the second richest goldfield in WA.
Located in the old railway station in Northam, this small museum contains an interesting collection of memorabilia broadly associated with railways.
The Nun's Cemetery is located at the back of the Priory Lodge.
Constructed between 1860–1897, the Court House operated as a judiciary, government administration centre and land agency, servicing the growing settlement's need for law and order.
Gaol dating back to 1906 adjacent to current police station. A great insight into how prisoners were treated in the early days of settlement.
The Old Farm, Strawberry Hill was considered old more than 100 years ago. As far back as 1890 it was given the name ‘The Old Farm’, in recognition of being the oldest farm in Western Australia.
The Newcastle Gaol museum was built by convicts over 150 years ago. Inside are displays about Moondyne Joe and colonial life, as well as regularly updated temporary exhibitions.
The Ongerup Museum Started in 1978 in the Old Railway Barracks Building, then aquired a historic farmhouse on site which now houses a Native food & Medicine, and Local wildlife display.
Statue of Paddy Hannan. Have a drink from his water bag.
The cottage is the pride and joy of the Albany Historical Society and a must-see attraction. This eleven room wattle and daub home is the oldest surviving dwelling in Western Australia.
Pearse House was built in 1870 as an early pastoralist house and was a very prominent building.
The Perth Town Hall, situated on the corner of Hay and Barrack streets, is the only convict-built town hall in Australia.
Pingelly was originally just a railway siding built by the Western Australian Land Company in 1889 and the town grew around it.
Local government building in Western Australia