Children with the Roelands Native Mission bus

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The orange bus pictured here was a step up on the Mission truck which used to take the children to play sport and be part of other events. The children took part in many sports, often fielding a team from the Mission and, at other times, recruiting other Aboriginal children from nearby. The Roelands teams – in hockey, football and basketball - are remembered as being hard to beat! They also excelled in athletics competitions. For many years, Roelands Native Mission had a small primary school. Later, children attended Brunswick Primary School, while older children went to secondary schools at Bunbury and Harvey.

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Roelands Village

We've been there, left and returned to Seven Hills

The rolling hills create a picturesque drive along Seven Hills Road, following the Collie River as it snakes along the valley. At the end of the road is the entrance to Roelands Village, a place of...

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575 Seven Hills Road
Roelands WA 6226
Australia

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Open by calling 9726 3606 or 9726 3224

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