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11-June-2015
11-June-2015

Photographs supplied by Father Ted Doncaster

The plaque commemorates the site of the Wesleyan Mission Farm from 1844 to 1852.

Established in 1844 by the Reverend John Smithies, the mission’s purpose was to encourage Aboriginal people to learn agricultural skills. It was unsuccessful at this location and moved to York in 1850.

Location

Address:Lakeway Drive, Reverend John Smithies Park, Kingsley, 6026
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.808611
Long: 115.816111
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Religion
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Approx. Event Start Date:1844
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1852
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Wesleyan Mission Farm 1844 - 1852

The plaque commemorates the location of the Wesleyan Mission Farm (covering approximately 23 hectares) which was  establised in 1844 under the guidance of Reverend John Smithies.  

The aim of the Mission purpose was to encourage Aboriginal people to learn agricultural skills.

City of Wanneroo

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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