Albany 2

Today we started off with a three hour guided tour of the historical aspects of Albany. Our guide was an older lady who was having a lot of trouble walking as she seemed to have a a major hip problem. It was an interesting tour and we learnt a lot about the history of Albany. Some of the highlights were ....

 

Very interesting design for the original court house

Original built as a hiring out of convicts it then became the local gaol. Very good restoration and history of this building

Some Aboriginal doodling in the gaol

Plus some Norwegian doodling of sailors held here who had deserted.

The gaol

Replica of the brig Amity which brought the original settlers

In 1827 Captain Edmund Lockyer arrived from NSW in this ship and established the first settlement in WA with troops and convicts, claiming the land for Britain. 

 

                                                                        Patrick Taylor house   This is the oldest surviving dwelling in WA. Made of wattle and daub. It was built in 1832 and has been lovingly restored. 

 

Oldest church in Western Australia

 

 

Number of men from Albany who died in WW 1  

Entrance to the Anzac Memorial

 

 

 

The award winning National Anzac Centre is one of Australia’s most important cultural pilgrimages. Located within Albany’s heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress, the centre overlooks the actual harbour from which over 41,000 men and woman departed Australia for the Great War. Immerse yourself in the Anzac Legend and follow personal stories through state of the art technology, multimedia and historic artefacts. Prepare to remember, learn and explore.

The whole of the Heritage Park is an amazing. It really gives an insight into so many individuals who fought in WW1. Absolutely stunning views over the harbour. 

 

Sculpture honouring the horses and men