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Plaque Inscription: 07-August-2015
Plaque Inscription: 07-August-2015

The monument commemorates Emma Withnell (1842 - 1928), a pioneer of Roebourne.  

Widely known as the `Mother of the north-west`, Emma Withnell looked after the sick, delivered babies and regularly conducted religious services in her home. The Aboriginals trusted and respected her; she nursed and vaccinated many in a smallpox epidemic in 1866. She and her husband were honoured by being made a `Boorong` and a `Banaker`, which enabled them to move freely amongst the tribes. Emma Withnell and her husband established Mount Welcome Station.

Location

Address:Roe Street, Roebourne, 6718
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -20.774436
Long: 117.146683
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Link:http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli…

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1961
Front Inscription

Emma Withnell

The first white woman to settle on the north west at Roebourne 1864.

The countrywomen of Roebourne honour her name and in association with the W. A. Historical Society erected this memorial 1961.


 

Source: MA, ADB, HWA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au