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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Souvenir Booklet - "Westralian Watering Places - The South West"

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c. 1900

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Overview

20 page booklet

Historical information

promoting the South-West hotels, accommodation and attractions.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2023.106

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

210 mm

Height or length

140 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Front cover:
"Westralian Watering Places - The South West. Where to spend a holiday"

Contextual information

This souvenir postcard booklet showcases popular holiday spots and tourist attractions in Western Australia's South West region, particularly around Busselton and the Vasse area, highlighting its scenic beauty and seaside appeal around the turn of the 20th century. It is a collection of nostalgic images rather than a guide to actual water sources, focusing on the "watering" aspect as seaside leisure.

Keywords

The Freemasons Hotel

Hotel Esplanade

Busselton Hotel

Cricketers Arms Hotel

The Prince of Wales Hotel

Place made

Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Saturday, 3 January, 2026

Completeness

100

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