Where is Busselton located in Western Australia?
Where is Busselton located in Western Australia?
Busselton is a city in the South West region of the state of Western Australia. As of the 2016 census, Busselton had a population of 25,329. Founded in 1832 by the Bussell family, Busselton is 220 km (140 mi) south-west of Perth, the capital of Western Australia.
When was Busselton first discovered?
John Garrett Bussell first visited Busselton in December 1831, describing the land as follows: “The country as we advanced improved rapidly; the ground on which we trod was a vivid green, unsullied with burnt sticks and blackened grass trees”. Bussell was granted land in the area in July 1832 and the settlers moved there in April 1834.
How many schools are there in Busselton?
There are four primary schools (Busselton Primary School, West Busselton Primary School, Geographe Primary School, and Vasse Primary school. The two government high schools are Busselton Senior High School and Cape Naturaliste College.
When was the Busselton railway station built?
By the 1880s Busselton had a regular mail and passenger coach service from Perth and Bunbury and, in 1894, a passenger rail service commenced between Busselton and Bunbury on the South Western Railway via Boyanup; it operated until 1985.
Can you deliver to 27 Strelly St Busselton?
We look forward to seeing you in-store @ 27 Strelly St Busselton (just up the road from Bunnings Busselton). We can deliver to Busselton, Capel, Carbunup, Dunsborough, Eagle Bay, Jindong, Nannup, Yallingup, Willyabrup & anywhere in between. To place an order call 9752 1300.
What happened to Busselton’s port?
The port was closed in 1973 and government maintenance of the jetty ceased. In 2011, a $27 million refurbishment of the jetty structure was completed. Busselton, the ‘capital’ of Your Margaret River Region was proclaimed a City on 21 January 2012 and has a current resident population of approximately 34,000 people.
Who is DeWitt Pendery?
DeWitt Clinton Pendery came to Fort Worth with a carpetbag and a dream. Almost 150 years later, his family continues to sell chili blends and spices. First & Second Place CASI Terlingua Winners use Pendery’s! I met Clint Haggerty with Pendery’s Spice Company in 2015.
