[4], Before white settlement in 1832, and for at least 40,000 years, the Busselton area was home to the Noongar Aboriginal people from the Wardandi and Bibulman language/ancestral groups. Ithaca is listed on the state's Register of Heritage Places in recognition of its significant historical and community values. The fires — 11km apart — began about the same time from six separate ignition points, and police said recent and historic fires would be looked into to determine if they were dealing with a serial arsonist. Urban development south of this area has traditionally been obstructed by wetlands and estuaries; however, since the 1980s, development has taken place to the south of these waterway systems. Midwest Times. Busselton is serviced by three commercial television channels, GWN7, WIN, and Nine. $150,000 worth of prizes up for grabs this AFL season, RECAP: Labor’s historic election win as it happened, Patrons save man who ‘lost pulse’ after alleged assault, Historic moment as Albany gets first female MP, Health funds facing pressure to return $1.8b savings. [22] The Bureau of Meteorology has had three major temperature-recording sites in Busselton: the Busselton Shire office, with temperatures recorded from 1900 to 1975 and rainfall from 1877 to the present,[23] Busselton Town near The Busselton District Hospital site on Mill Road (recording from 1998 to 2011),[24][25] and the Busselton Margaret River Airport, 8 kilometres (5 mi) east of the Busselton Town station (recording since 1997). [5][15] The city is composed of a city centre along with the suburbs of Abbey, Ambergate, Bovell, Broadwater, Geographe, Kealy, Vasse, West Busselton, and Yalyalup. A ute was found on the Murray Street Mall, just metres away from shopfronts, just before 7am. Police urged ocean-goers to follow the rules during any future lockdown for the sake of keeping the wider community safe. [16] It is bordered by Geographe Bay to the north, with urban development traditionally being concentrated on the bay, extending from Abbey in the west to Geographe in the east. [1] The most common industry for employed people in Busselton was listed as "accommodation" at 4.1%, compared to the national average of 1.1%; others were "supermarket and grocery stores" (3.4%), aged care residential services (3.1%), "cafes and restaurants" (3.0%), and "primary education" (2.6%). The church was not consecrated until 1848 and a clergyman was not attracted to the region for another decade. It was closed to shipping in 1972, and maintenance was discontinued for a time. Police are investigating whether a fallen tree branch contributed to the death of a man in Harvey last week — the second time in a year a branch has caused a serious crash in the area. [5] In 2012, the Shire of Busselton gained city status. Busselton was one of the earliest settlements in Western Australia. One of the fires was extinguished just 3km from Yallingup homes and Member for Vasse Libby Mettam said it was “devastating” to hear the fires were a deliberate act. [5] The colonisation of Western Australia in 1829 had a major impact on the life of the Noongar people. Weld Hall located on the corner of Queen and Adelaide St was built in 1881. Great Southern Herald. [5] The Busselton port closed in 1972. © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. 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". Busselton is located in the safe Liberal seat of Forrest. The 35-year-old man from Busselton has been charged with:-• One count of Sexual Penetration Without Consent; and ... Well, unlike many news organisations, we have no sponsors, no corporate or ideological interests. By 1996 it had become one of the fastest-growing areas in Western Australia, with an annual growth rate since then of five percent. [26] Wind observations have been made at Busselton Jetty since 1997, and temperature observations have been made in the general area at Ludlow, Jarrahwood, and Cape Naturaliste. 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More than 100 firefighters were called to help battle the blazes before a downpour of rain helped contain them. [45] Ithaca has a two-storey tower and was originally built as a private residence; in 1904, Ithaca was acquired by Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions for use as a Catholic convent. A Geraldton man who stabbed a police officer in the face with two syringes and his ex-partner in the shoulder with a knife has been jailed for six years. Many towns in the Busselton area, such as Wonnerup, Yallingup and Carbunup River, still hold their original Noongar names. The American whalers delivered mail to England via the US, providing an alternative to infrequent government schooners. The name "The Vasse" was also used for the district interchangeably with "Busselton" until the end of the 19th century. The early history of European exploration of the Busselton area focused on the French expedition of 1801 which brought Nicholas Baudin, with his ships Géographe and Naturaliste, to the coast of Western Australia. [7] The townsite was planned and surveyed in 1836 by Bunbury and in 1839, by which time it had a population of 77, it was laid out by surveyor Henry Ommaney. Following major damage caused by Cyclone Alby in 1978 and a fire in 1999, it was restored and improved. [5] A number of settlers established themselves at Wonnerup, and eventually a contingent of troops was stationed there under Lieutenant Henry Bunbury. [75][76] The Busselton Football Club plays in the South West Football League. An Albany prisoner who was once sued for crashing a car into a horse and leaving his passenger permanently disabled has landed himself an additional jail sentence for a string of serious offences. Police said the ute crashed into bollards and garden beds on … [6] Bussell was granted land in the area in July 1832 and the settlers moved there in April 1834. Police are hunting for a “disgraceful, disgusting” arsonist responsible for lighting two fires that threatened homes in the Capes on Saturday night. The alarm was raised about 4.30pm yesterday after the plane failed to return to the Exmouth aerodrome. During the war, Busselton was home to an Air Force training base; remains of the base can still be seen today from the Busselton Bypass Road. Harvey Waroona ... Manjimup Bridgetown Times. The complex also includes the dairy and kitchen, which antedate the main house (and survived the fire of 1858 because they were separate buildings). [5] Visits from foreign whalers declined in the 1860s due to the introduction of fossil fuels to replace whale oil, but a nearby whaling group in what is now part of the Meelup Regional Park, the Castle Bay Whaling Company, survived until 1872. In 1847, the town was officially gazetted as Busselton, and the first government-assisted school was opened there in 1848. [1] Founded in 1832 by the Bussell family, Busselton is 220 km (140 mi) south-west of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. It was originally intended to locate the townsite at Wonnerup, but the area was low-lying and marshy, and Bunbury considered it unsuitable for a townsite. [16][17] The Vasse River flows through the city to the Vasse-Wonnerup Estuary; reserves adjoining this estuary to the north form Busselton's eastern border. More than 100 firefighters were called to battle the blazes before a “god send” downpour helped bring them under control. [17][19][20][21] Busselton's nearest city is Bunbury, the administrative centre of the south West region, which is about 50 kilometres (30 mi) away. If to these we add the caves reached daily by motor service from the town and, in addition to the scenery, this excellent boating, bathing and fishing, Busselton can probably claim to be the most favoured haunt of the holiday seeker. Police are hunting for a “disgraceful, disgusting” arsonist responsible for lighting two fires that threatened homes in the Capes on Saturday night. [52] The three private schools are St Mary MacKillop College,[53] Cornerstone Christian College,[54] and Georgiana Molloy Anglican School. Sound Telegraph. Police charge man with 21 sexual offences. [5][8], Being in close proximity to the tall timber country, Busselton soon established itself as a leading port. [5][19], Busselton is the northernmost Australian coastal town entirely with a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csb). By the early 20th century, Busselton had become well known as a resort town, aided by the railway along with the 1890s Western Australian gold rushes, which greatly increased the state's population and prosperity. Premier Mark McGowan also put firebugs on notice last week. “After the fires at Wooroloo, after the week of COVID, after the flooding up north, to go and light a fire in Yallingup, if that’s what happened, it’s a disgusting, disgraceful act.”. [5] In the early days of the settlement, and for some time afterwards, the area was visited by whaling ships from the US, France, and England. Events are held year round in Busselton, the most notable being: Busselton has a leisure centre, a golf club, tennis courts, a skate park, and several outdoor areas on which sport is played. “Can I say to anyone thinking of deliberately lighting a fire — you will get caught and the penalties are severe, including serious jail time,” he said. “Arson currently has a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and more resources are needed to catch these perpetrators,” she said. Up to some 20 years ago, it was merely a charming country village, with grass-grown streets where arum lilies rioted in profusion. The restrictions included a one-hour exercise limit with one other person unless from the same family, in which case a five-person limit applied. It was first settled by the Bussell family, George Layman, and the Chapman brothers, who relocated there from their location on the Blackwood River. Busselton is located in the Lower House seat of Vasse, represented by Libby Mettam (MLA), who holds the blue-ribbon seat for the Liberal Party. In the Upper House, Busselton is within the South West Region. Man spared jail in ‘stupid’ police bottle attack. [39], The Old Butter Factory was built in 1918 by the government Department of Agriculture to replace a previous privately owned dairy, Western Australia's first butter factory and creamery, that was established in 1898. It is over 100 km long, starting at the jetty and finishing in Augusta. is allegedly the oldest stone church in Western Australia. [5] From the 1970s Busselton began growing particularly as a tourism centre and retirement location. Busselton is served by two local weekly newspapers; the Busselton Dunsborough Mail (Wednesday) and the Busselton Dunsborough Times (Friday). [5][40][41] In March 2018, the building was heavily damaged by fire. In 1850, timber was being exported and the small town prospered. It was first officially used in June 1835. Fire is not something you play with, especially in our area at this time of year,” he said. [14], Busselton is situated in the south West region of Western Australia, about 220 kilometres (140 mi) south-west of Perth. [29] The 2016 census also recorded Busselton's median age as 42, higher than the national average of 38. The public-broadcast channels ABC and SBS are also available. Subsequently, it has been a school and a hotel, and now is a motel. Police are urging anyone who saw the incidents or captured video footage to contact Katanning police on 9821 3800 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. [5] During the early 20th century, there were smaller hospitals mainly used for maternity, such as Nurse Kilerby's Maternity Hospital (c. 1914â1917)[59][60] and the Lady Campion Hostel (1926â1947), which is on the state's Register of Heritage Places. [1] Australian-born residents made up 74.7% of Busselton's population, followed by those born in England (7.7%), New Zealand (2.5%), South Africa (1.0%), Scotland (0.7%), and the Philippines (0.5%). The names of the fallen are displayed on the town's war memorial alongside those of World War I in St Marys Park. It ceased butter-making operations in 1952 and became a cream depot and dried milk plant, then a truck depot. Busselton is a city in the South West region of the state of Western Australia. The seat is currently represented by Nola Marino, who has held it since 2007. [1] English was the only language spoken at home by 88.4% of residents, with the next most common languages being German and Afrikaans (0.4%), Italian and Hazaragi (0.3%), and Tagalog (0.2%). [78][79][80] The ArtGeo Gallery is housed in a former Agricultural Bank of Western Australia building, constructed in 1931, and added to the heritage register in 1999. Two people have died after a microlight plane crashed into a Cape Range National Park canyon south of Exmouth. “Without the rain, it would have been quite catastrophic. North West Telegraph. John Molloy and John Garrett Bussell were the main forces behind the construction of the church. [56] Central Queensland University has a delivery site to support distance education in Busselton. The fires broke out just hours after the Perth Hills blaze, which destroyed 86 homes before it was finally brought under control. In 1926 the factory was sold to South-West Dairy Produce Co-operative, which was later renamed "Sunny West" and merged into Wesfarmers. Over the road are the Teacher's House (1885) and School (1873). In the 1950s many facilities for holiday-makers were built west of Busselton and the 1960s saw the beginnings of the professional fishing industry and, in particular, the Margaret River wine region, which greatly increased tourist numbers in and around Busselton. In the 1930s, agricultural prices dropped due to the Great Depression, causing many people to leave the area. Busselton is located in the 1,454 km2 (561 sq mi) City of Busselton, which also includes the towns of Dunsborough and Yallingup. It was listed on the state's Register of Heritage Places in 2002. For the latest updates on the bushfire for City of Busselton, ... Police condemn 'vigilante action' after 'aggressive driving' in Townsville ends in 22-year-old's death. [77], Busselton contains the ArtGeo Cultural Complex, which includes an art gallery, theatre, artist's workshop, and an arts and crafts store. The hall is a single-storey brick building with a galvanised roof, and is constructed in a simplified Victorian Italianate style; it is one of the oldest remaining structures in the town.[46]. [9] During the 1850s, Busselton began to receive convicts who were beginning to arrive in Western Australia; they particularly helped with the timber industry. [13] Alongside the church is a graveyard; some of the graves date back to 1841 â before the building of the church. [5] The 1913 Cyclopedia of Western Australia stated: Busselton which has come to be known as the sanatorium of Western Australia lies within the shelter of Geographe Bay some 30 miles south of Bunbury. It has been estimated that by 2050 Busselton's population will be between 50,000 and 70,000, with the local government area containing between 70,000 and 100,000 people. [81][82] The complex also contains life-sized sculptures by Fremantle sculptor Greg James depicting the cultural heritage of Busselton; miniature versions (maquettes) of the works are in the City of Busselton office. the outside areas were re-opened in January 2019 and the rest of the building was opened in December 2020.[42][43]. [34] South West Coach Lines and Transwa provide coach services for connections to other south west towns and Perth. [7] The Bussells, who were not consulted about the name, preferred the name Capel after a relative in England, Capel Carter, but the name Busselton was retained. Of these, only the Busselton Jetty remains. Baudin named Geographe Bay and Cape Naturaliste after his vessels, and named the river Vasse after a sailor, Thomas Vasse, who was lost as he went overboard and was believed to have drowned. [19], Bussell Highway links Busselton with Bunbury and Augusta,[30] while Vasse Highway goes from Busselton to Pemberton and beyond. People who were in the Injidup or Yallingup townsite area before the fires and saw anything suspicious should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Ocean ... Busselton-Dunsborough Times. [33], Busselton has a town bus service run by Swan Transit South West (TransBusselton), with three routes. [35][36] Busselton is served by Busselton Margaret River Airport. South Western Times. Ms Kowal said if it was arson, it was very disappointing to see someone have “no regard for anybody or anything”. [27][28] Summers are generally warm to hot with afternoon sea breezes, with average daily maxima of 28 °C (82 °F) at the shire station and 30 °C (86 °F) at the airport station, and a winter that delivers cooler temperatures; 6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) and rain that supports diverse agricultural industries, including the Margaret River wine region. The privately owned line was used for the transport of timber[10] to the Wonnerup jetty across the Ballarat bridge. [38], The current Wonnerup House was built in 1859 by the Layman family (original settlers). “It defies common sense; we’re there to support the community and to have someone working against us and putting our lives at risk is upsetting.”. Caves Road leads to the nearby town of Dunsborough, which is separated from Busselton by a green belt, notably including the Locke Nature Reserve, known locally as the "Holy Mile". There are four primary schools (Busselton Primary School,[47] West Busselton Primary School,[48] Geographe Primary School,[49] and Vasse Primary school. Busselton contains the ArtGeo Cultural Complex, which includes an art gallery, theatre, artist's workshop, and an arts and crafts store. Two men have been charged after a crash in Perth’s CBD in the early hours of Friday morning. [50] The two government high schools are Busselton Senior High School[51] and Cape Naturaliste College. This article is about the city in Western Australia. The factory also operated as an ice works for local residents and fishermen before the widespread availability of mechanical refrigeration. In August 2001, the Western Australian government announced that Weld Hall had been listed on the Register of Heritage Places in recognition of its significant historical and cultural value to the local community. There are nine schools in the Busselton area, six of them government, which serve either primary or high-school students, and three private, which serve both. “It’s something that beggars belief,” he said. [61] In 1978, the main hospital was replaced by Busselton District Hospital on Mill Road, which in turn was re-built and opened as the Busselton Health Campus on the same site in 2015. ... More From ABC NEWS. [23], The 2016 Australian census recorded Busselton's population as 25,329,[1] 69.0% of the population of the City of Busselton local government area, which was 36,686. Countryman. 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.[5][11][12]. The present name of Busselton derives from the Bussell family. “If someone has deliberately lit a fire after the week we’ve been through, they are just an appalling human being and they will have the book thrown at them. Get the latest news from thewest.com.au in your inbox. Busselton was voted Western Australia's top tourist town in 1995, 1996, and 2005. A Royal Australian Air Force P-51 Mustang fighter was given the nickname Busselton in honour of the people of Busselton and their support of War Loan fundraising activities. It also contains the Busselton Court House and Police Complex, which has an old courthouse, post office, and bond store. Police are hunting for the arsonist believed to be responsible for lighting the two fires, just 11km apart. Since 1973, the National Trust of Australia has operated the property as a museum open to the public. The six sculptures, unveiled between 2014 and 2019, are Whaler's Wife, Timber Worker, John Garrett Bussell, Spanish Settler (referring to nearby Yoongarillup), Gaywal (an Aboriginal leader at the time of European settlement), and Pioneer Woman.[83][84][85][86][87]. ... Itâs cool temperate climate, excellent beach and well-established bathing facilities have made it one of the favourite summer resorts. The original building built between 1837 and 1841 was destroyed by fire in 1858.
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