John Septimus Roe Commemorative Crockery

Tableware

Commemorative crockery

In 1836 John Septimus Roe, Surveyor General explored around Emu Hill in what is now the Shire of Narembeen. During this expedition Roe explored large tracts of land inland from Perth. He went in search of suitable terrain for settlement and farming. These items are part of a dinner set given as a wedding gift and brought by him and his wife to Western Australia. The item was donated by Mrs Hill.

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Narembeen Historical Museum

A town full of museums!

The best way to see this collection is by a guided walk around Narembeen. The collection sits over four sites, all within walking distance of the Narembeen Road District Board building, the main...

Address:

Latham Road
Narembeen WA 6369
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9064 7665

Email:

narembeenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Open Hours

Open by request. Contact the Narembeen Historical Society via the number listed or call into the Narembeen Shire Council for further information.

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Illustrated Bible

Illustrated Bible.

This bible is part of the collection housed in Narembeen's first church. The church was deconsecrated and now holds items related to the Country Women's Association and also includes items from...

Sports club items

Modesty is a must.

The Narembeen Bowls Club Inc. opened in 1958. All members were required to wear the traditional white uniform including the hat. To ensure modesty, all bowls players' skirts were measured and had to...