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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 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.808611 Long: 115.816111 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1844 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1852 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAWesleyan 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
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
