What indigenous land is Margaret River?
The Shire recognises the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of Australia and the Wadandi Pibelmen people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is now situated.
Why was Margaret River settled?
After World War I, an attempt by the Government of Western Australia to attract migrants to Western Australia (known as the Group Settlement Scheme) and establish farms in the region attracted new settlers to the town. In 1922 over 100 settlers moved into the district.
What was the first European settlement in WA?
The Swan River Colony The first significant European settlements were established on the Swan River by James Stirling in 1829. The colonists first sighted land on 1 June, an official Proclamation was made on 18 June and the foundation of the colony took place on 12 August.
Who settled Margaret River?
Dating back to the early 1620s, Dutch vessel Leeuwin first sighted the south-west coast of Western Australia; however, it wasn’t until the 1830s that a group of white settlers were convinced to settle near Cape Leeuwin.
Who are the traditional owners of Bridgetown?
The first settlers to the Bridgetown area were E. Hester and John Blechynden in 1857. The township of Bridgetown was built on land then owned by John Blechynden and gazetted in 1868.
What is the oldest winery in Margaret River?
Vasse Felix
Margaret River’s first commercial vineyard, Vasse Felix, was planted in 1967, and from the first batches of wine a few years later, the region quickly established itself as one to watch.
Who were the first settlers in WA?
In October 1616 Dirk Hartog, in the Eendracht, a Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, or VOC) ship, became the first European to set foot on the western shores of Australia. For more than two centuries afterwards Dutch, English and French navigators explored and mapped the west coast.
Where did the Dutch land in Australia?
While Indigenous Australians have inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years, and traded with nearby islanders, the first documented landing on Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km of coastline.
When was Margaret River settled?
June 1, 1829
January 1, 1901
Margaret River/Dates settled
Who discovered Margaret River?
What Aboriginal land is Bridgetown on?
The South West Boojarah region encompasses the towns of Capel, Margaret River, Witchcliffe, Augusta, Windy Harbour, Northcliffe, Pemberton, Manjimup, Bridgetown and Nannup. The approximate size of the South West Boojarah region is 10,085 sq kms.
Why is Bridgetown called Fridgetown?
Originally known as the Bridgetown in the Winter Festival, the event has rebranded and undergone a name change inspired by the town’s unofficial title ‘Fridgetown’ – a cheeky reference to its frigid temperatures and status as the Winter Capital of Western Australia.
Who owns Vasse Felix wines?
the Holmes a Court family
Under the ownership of the Holmes a Court family since 1987, we have carefully expanded our vineyards to include four distinct and exceptional sites around the Margaret River region, including the region’s oldest vineyard – our Home Vineyard in the Wilyabrup area.
Which is Australia’s oldest wine region?
Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley – Australia’s oldest wine region | Wine Australia.