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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Timber Rudder

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Overview

Old wooden boat rudder with iron fittings that came from a boat that was owned by the Camilleri family

Historical information

Frederick William Ponsonby Cammilleri came to Western Australia and was an early pioneer of the Kimberley and Coolgardie goldfields before marrying Kate Bayliss Layman in 1895. He was a Councillor and Mayor on the Busselton Municipal Council for many years.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2024.116

Item type

Material

Width

52 cm

Height or length

125 cm

Depth

3 cm

Contextual Information

Douglas Camilleri was the son of Frederick William Ponsonby Cammilleri.

Keywords

Maritime Objects

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Related Objects

Related Objects

Parent records

ROOM 1.7 Marine

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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Timber boat rudder

Timber boat rudder that belonged to a boat that was owned by the Camilleri family.

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