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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Souvenir Programme - Official Opening of New Portions of Busselton Jetty 1911

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1911

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Busselton Jetty

Overview

4 page souvenir programme - white paper with black text

Historical information

The new portions of the Busselton Jetty, including the vital railway spur and extensions for larger ships, were officially opened with great ceremony on Wednesday, March 1, 1911, by Western Australian Premier, the Honourable Frank Wilson. This significant event marked the completion of a major upgrade, allowing steam trains to haul timber and other goods directly to ships, making it the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at the time, and a crucial link for the timber trade.

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2023.92

Item type

Themes

Mining and Resources

Material

Width

122 mm

Height or length

162 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Official Opening of the New portions of the Busselton Jetty. Ceremony by The Hon. Frank Wilson, M.L.A. Premier of Western Australia. Wednesday, 1st March, 1911.

Contextual information

Enabled increased timber exports, boosting the local economy.

Keywords

Busselton Jetty

Busselton Municipal Council

Place made

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 12 January, 2026

Completeness

100

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