Historical Timeline

1897
‘Carbet Castle’ shipwreck

'Carbett Castle' wrecked 13th May. Visible for over 50 years. Now under encroached sand.

1897
Jetty extension

Jetty extension (4) to 1700 feet + 950 (518m).

1899
Jetty connected to railway

The Jetty was connected to the main railway line and the Breakwater completed (length 980m), giving protection to the Jetty.

1903
Casuarina Lighthouse

A 9m steel-structured lighthouse was built, 37m above sea level. Light visible for 17 miles (27km).

1908
Breakwater extended

Breakwater extended to 3969 feet (1210m).

1909
Harbour Board

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

1914
Wheat

First Wheat shipment.

1918
Breakwater extended

Breakwater extended to 4960 feet (1512m)

1930
Sulphur and Phosphate

First shipments of Sulphur and Phoshate for the new Works at Picton received in October.

1933
Skeleton Bridge

Estuary Bridge completed 1st December. First train (G Class engine) crossed 11 December.