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A memorial to John Baxter who was Eyre's travelling companion when he crossed Australia in 1841.
Birthday parties for kids can be held on the train. Trains operate weekends, public holidays and some school holidays.
The museum captures the significant elements of the earliest settlement in the Moora area, dating back to the 19th century.
The Big Western Rock Lobster situated on the corner of the Brand Highway & Moreton Terrace, is a must see when visiting Dongara- Port Denison.
The Bluebird Replica Dumbleyung is a full-sized replica of Donald Campbell's boat, Bluebird, which set the world water speed record in 1964 on Lake Dumbleyung.
Built in 1908 this building has played the role of theatre, library and municipal offices. It is best known for the stage curtain painted by internationally renowned theatre artist Phillip Goatcher.
Check out the cemetery and its headstones with the many illnesses and diseases that plagued the miners but no longer exist. 1km from the Broad Arrow township.
Established in 1847, the Busselton Pioneer Cemetery contains over 250 graves, with many of the shire’s prominent early, non-indigenous families being represented on the gravestones.
Stone monument of WA's earliest conflicts between Aboriginals and Europeans south of Mullewa
The Canning Stock Route is a historic track that spans from Halls Creek in the Kimberley region of Western Australia to Wiluna in the mid-west region. It is known to be the longest historic stock route globally, stretching over 1,850 km (1,150 mi) with over 48 wells and 51 water sources.
Situated where two oceans meet, Cape Leeuwin lighthouse is the extreme south west point of Australia.
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is Australia’s most accessible lighthouse - with only 59 steps, this tower tour is even suitable for small children!
In the mid-1800s, Central Greenough was established as a hub of colonial expansion, situated around 25 kilometres south of Geraldton and 380 kilometres north of Perth.
The headstones at Pioneer Cemetery (1892-1894) and the Coolgardie Cemetery (1894 - today) tell the story of the people from all over the world who worked in the Goldfields.
Denison House has a rich history in it's past. It is currently used for numerous community groups.
The best way to discover our charming historic building is in on the Dongara Heritage Walk. Purchase a booklet from the Visitors Centre for $2.50 and begin your journey back in time.
The cemeteries within the grounds continued to be the main burial ground for the Perth area until April 1899 when burials commenced at Karrakatta Cemetery. It's acknowledged that 10,000 dead are here.
Ellen and Alfred Bussell chose the perfect spot for their new home in 1857.
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.
Built by convicts in the 1850s, Fremantle Prison was used as a place of incarceration for 136 years before being decommissioned in 1991.
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.