Alexander McCallum and party at Meekatharra 23rd June 1926. Ready to start North West and Kimberley Tour.

Situated 775 km from Perth, the party and their three vehicles arrived in Meekatharra after travelling by train from Perth. The 'party consisted of the Hon. Mr. McCallum, (Minister for Works), Mr. Stileman (Engineer in Chief), Mr. Lamond, M.L.A, Mr. Andrew (Secretary to Minister, Mr. de Burg (“West Australian” reporter), Messrs. Fleming, Marris and Stanes (motor drivers)'. [diary]
After meeting with the Road Board, Hospital Committee and the Australian Workers Union, the party left in the two Dodges and the Rugby vehicles to start the North West tour.