Club members attending - Ian Fairnie, Aaron Hoffman, Margaret Brede, John & Ann Kelly, Chris & Lee Whelan, Ray & Val Philp, Graeme Fardon (RYE).
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Rotary District Conference 2026
PARTNERS’ PROGRAMME
Sat 9:00. Meet outside the Bilya Court Centre, off Minson Avenue
Peter Weatherley will lead a 45 minute nature walk along the Avon River. Although an English native, Peter is an expert in the local flora and ecology and has led many walks to share his knowledge. There are some 260 bird species identified in the Northam area and Peter can identify most of them. No prize for identifying a white swan!
About 10:00. Maybe have a cuppa along the River at Terra Mare or visit Lucy’s Tearooms (always humming!) on the main street. Visit the Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge (BKB Centre). This regional tourist attraction offers an interactive educational experience that recognises the rich Aboriginal and environmental presence in this region. The Centre celebrates the culture of the Nyoongar people and highlights their land management practices (about 1 hour).
Afternoon. Free time….
Stroll along the main street. Note the plaques that tell of times and people gone by including the sad and heroic story of Hugo Throssell, the only light horseman and first Western Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
Visit some of the historic buildings. Northam has more historic buildings than Fremantle. A map of Northam is included in your welcome bag.
Northam town hall (Wellington St). Built in 1898 at the peak of the gold rush.
Byfield House (Gordon St). A federation Queen Anne style, lovingly restored, with an impressive tower.
Northam Library. Built in the brutalist style, it is unlike any library in WA.