Historical Timeline
'Carbett Castle' wrecked 13th May. Visible for over 50 years. Now under encroached sand.
Jetty extension (4) to 1700 feet + 950 (518m).
The Jetty was connected to the main railway line and the Breakwater completed (length 980m), giving protection to the Jetty.
A 9m steel-structured lighthouse was built, 37m above sea level. Light visible for 17 miles (27km).
Breakwater extended to 3969 feet (1210m).
Bunbury Harbour Board was formed from 1st July, the initial Chairman being HM Beigel. The name was changed to Bunbury Port Authority in October 1967.
Prior to this, Bunbury Jetty was vested in the Western Australian Government Railways
First Wheat shipment.
Breakwater extended to 4960 feet (1512m)
First shipments of Sulphur and Phoshate for the new Works at Picton received in October.
Estuary Bridge completed 1st December. First train (G Class engine) crossed 11 December.
