The little black traction engine, affectionately known as Polly, was built in England and arrived in Fremantle in 1880. For over 70 years, Polly worked in the timber industry, hauling logs. In 1912...
The river which flows across the painting is a place at which to meet and is a source of sustenance for all. It also has spiritual significance to the Kaniyang people, the traditional people of the...
A slice of history preserved amid modern canal-front homes
Tucked away, aside luxurious and imposing canal-front homes, is the wonderfully quaint historic Halls Cottage. The stone and thatched-roof building was once the abode of one of Mandurah’s first...
The first museum in Darkan highlights the significant role of women in the development of agricultural communities.
Be captivated by the stories of women like Betty Brown, who made a considerable contribution to farming in the Shire of West Arthur. Betty’s family moved to the region in 1867 to establish a farm...
Murals abound along the main street of Capel, an expression of local pride in the town. When you see the possum peering at you, you will have found the Iluka Capel Public Library, which houses the Ron...
Northcliffe is known as the town which refused to die. In 1924, 2,000 parents and children came to the forests of Northcliffe under the Group Settlement Scheme. The conditions were so difficult that...