Amazing day on Garden Island with Dr Shane Burke guiding the group around the Captain James Stirling’s first settlement in 1829. Thanks to the Stirling Naval Base for allowing access to the island and to Able Seaman Ian Strike for sharing his knowledge of the island and base. Thanks also to Dr Shane Burke for giving us his time and in depth knowledge and to Jennifer Dudley and Jenny Patterson for organising the visit.
Esplanade Hotel c1907 Photograph courtesy of the Fremantle City Library History Centre
Our next meeting will be our Annual Pub Lunch to be held at the Ball and Chain at the Esplanade Hotel at 12 noon on the 23rd August 2015. Check out the venue at the link below.