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Major Edmund Lockyer Memorial
Honoring Western Australia’s Founding Moment
The Major Edmund Lockyer Memorial stands as a tribute to a pivotal moment in Western Australia's history. It commemorates Major Lockyer's landing on December 26, 1826, which marked the establishment of the first British settlement in the region.
Lockyer's arrival was not just a landing; it signified the annexation of the western half of Australia to the British Crown. This site is a significant historical landmark, representing the beginnings of European settlement in Western Australia.
Unveiled on March 12, 1936, the memorial is crafted from rough-finished local granite. It stands proudly as a reminder of Major Lockyer’s important role in the history of the region. You can also see a full-scale replica of the Brig Amity, the vessel that brought Lockyer and his party to these shores.
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