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Henry White - Yanchep National Park

City of Wanneroo
c. 1930
Subcollections
Yanchep National Park
Overview

black and white photo

Historical information

Henry White was the first European settler in the Yanchep National Park area and built his home there in 1901. He was instrumental in getting the Yanchep caves opened to the public. He was also appointed Honorary Caretaker of the caves and fulfilled this role from 1903 to 1909 and again in the 1920s.
Henry White pictured far right.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-PD00272
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Material
Photographic Paper
Keywords
Yanchep National Park
McNess
Place made
Yanchep, WA, Australia
Year
c. 1930
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Last modified
Tuesday, 6 February, 2024
Completeness
100
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PD00272 - Hunting Lodge that became McNess House, Yanchep National Park
PD00272 - Henry White's house at Yanchep National Park

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