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BHS Picnic At Turkey Point

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D. Threlfall

1923

Overview

Bunbury High School picnic at Turkey Point.

Historical information

From 1900 to to 1950s, Turkey Point was a popular recreational destination. Located on the Leschenault Estuary, it was so called because of the wild turkeys that once roamed the area.

The resort was on a twenty acre site with thatched huts that accommodated the holiday makers. Locals too ventured there for day trips and dances in the large tea pavilion with its jarrah flooring. Everything that went to Turkey Point went by boat

The installation of the “Cut” and groynes led to silting as the Leschenault Estuary and the demise of Turkey Point.

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cwa-org-229-6.4d

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Education
Social History

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Box 1 Object 6 Page 4 Boardroom Cabinet 1 Cupboards

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History of Turkey Point

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For authorisation to reproduce, publish or display, please contact the Bunbury Senior High School.

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Bunbury Senior High School 6.4d'.

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