Richard Benjamin Merrifield, a man of vision and community spirit—arrived in Albany in 1909 with his beloved wife, Elizabeth and their growing family...​​

For a man who held a highly responsible position of authority and had a successful military career spanning twenty-five years, there is scant recognition of Captain 

A visionary vanguard, who with the assistance of his officers, the convicts and the Menang people, laid the foundation for the first settlement in Western Australia.​

One might refer to John McKail as a ‘rebel with a cause’, a colourful character, who traversed the Swan River Colony with his fiery nature, acts of insurrection and irascible nature. Relocating to Albany altered McKail into a man of his word.

Sir Richard, his wife Lady Ann Spencer and their nine children and eleven servants arrived at King George Sound on 13 September 1833.  Sir Richard was newly appointed as Government Resident at Albany.​​​​​

In 1867, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P & O) Agent, William Carmalt Clifton encouraged his large staff at P&O to form a Co-operative Society, later to carry out its business at the Corner of Fredrick and Spencer Street. 

Born May 5, 1895, in North Adelaide, Eric Samuel Everett moved with his family to Albany, Western Australia at just two years old, beginning a new life.

In 1963, Postmaster, Mr. Wally Offer presented a comprehensive and captivating account to the Albany Historical Society of the long and rich...

Major Doctor Ingoldby had been severely wounded at the notorious Battle of Koster River in the western Transvaal, South Africa on 21st-23rd July 1900.​

Patrick Taylor was a leading figure in the town's affairs for several years. A fanatically religious man, he was deeply concerned with the death of clergymen in the new colony.​​​​​

At just 13 years old, Bessy Flower, a young Menang girl, distinguished herself as the top student at the Camfield School in Albany, she displayed her exceptional academic performance that earned her a Certificate of Proficiency.​

Read the fascinating history of the home of the first and early settlers and the contribution that shaped the foundation of Albany but the history of the State of Western Australia.

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The landing of the ANZACs on Gallipoli Peninsula was Australia’s first major action in World War One and the battles the ANZACs fought, established their great military reputation and served with distinction.

The World Chain of Light was initiated in 1929 by Toc H Perth, WA - a tradition that far exceeded expectations and continues to be conducted annually worldwide.

Sydney, November 1826. The newspapers eagerly reported the departure of an Expedition to King George’s Sound including many details..​

An enlightening journey into the remarkable story of Tommy King and the Menang people and their diplomacy, loyalty and deep cultural pride.​

James Dunn was better known as a wheelwright, pastoralist and builder.  He was contracted with John McKail to build the first Albany Jetty, was also appointed Gaoler and Police Constable.​

John McGovern was the Head Warder of the Albany Convict Gaol from 1879 to 1913. McGovern was a Police Constable at York in 1870-1 before he was transferred to Perth and then Fremantle. ​​

On December, 5th  1931, Norman House (then Edwards House) became the first Toc H Mark I in Australia. In 1931, there were 28 Marks in the world, the first in the Commonwealth was by way of gift from Miss Dymes. 

One of history's most famous wartime poems, "In Flanders Fields" was written during WWI by Lt.  Col, John McCrae. The poem reflects on the sacrifices of soldiers and has become a  symbol of remembrance.

Captured in the goldfields’ town of Southern Cross, WA, his transfer back to Melbourne, involved a night spent at the Albany Convict Gaol.