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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Busselton Jetty Pile

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1896

Subcollections

Busselton Jetty

Overview

Wood Jetty Pile from the Busselton Jetty

Historical information

Section of Busselton Jetty Pile.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2021.180

Item type

Objects

Themes

Mining and Resources

Material

Wood

Width

290 mm

Height or length

550 mm

Depth

105 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Engraved into the wood: XLV11 ^ 96

Contextual information

The Jetty Pile is marked with Roman numerals and an arrow, indicating the distance in feet from the arrow to the toe of the pile. This measurement is crucial for the Piling Attendant, as it shows how deep the pile has been driven into the sea floor; in this case, it reached a depth of 47 feet (XLVII).

Additionally, the number 96 denotes the year it was installed, which is 1896. These markings help monitor the pile's integrity and provide historical context.

Keywords

Busselton Jetty

Place made

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 8 July, 2026

Completeness

100

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Busselton Jetty - Piles Collection

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Program - Driving of a Pile in new Busselton Jetty

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