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Aeronautical Museum was built in 1967 as a
tribute to Mr Selby Ford a local resident
who in 1928, started building a bi-plane
from a design in a magazine. The plane took
two years to complete and cost approximately
six hundred pounds. Working from drawings on the power house floor, Selby Ford and a friend, Tom in Mr Benson's field, half a mile from the Beverley townsite. Captain Nesbitt was the test pilot and he reported the plane as safe as a church. It was flown to Maylands where it was inspected by Major De-Havilland and Amy Johnson because the blueprints were not available, the plane could not be licensed commercially, thereby putting an end to its flying career. The 'Silver Centenary' was the first privately made aeroplane in the State. Today the 'Silver Centenary' forms the main attraction in the museum, together with a vampire jet, various items of aviation equipment and an Anso Cheetah 9 engine from Jimmy Woods. There are models of Air India 707 and a Malaysian-Singapore Comet Jet. The story of aviation from 1911 to John Glenn's epic space flight is told. |
Yenyenning Lakes
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Thirty-six kilometres south east of
Beverley. A popular site for water sports,
ie. Skiing, motor boating, yachting,
swimming and duck shooting. In spring Kangaroo Paws, Wild Orchids, everlastings together with flowering shrubs grow in profusion. Children's playground, boat ramp and shower on beach. Toilets available but arrangements have to be made with Beverley Aquatic clubs to have them unlocked. Note: No glass please. |
Dead Finish Museum
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oldest building in Beverley, constructed in
1872. First used as an inn, but now an
historical building. Once the centre of Beverley, but with the coming of the railway in 1886, the town centre moved nearer to the station, leaving the dead finish out of the main stream of business. Is now used as an historical museum. |
Local Tourist Information Centre
Beverley Tourist Bureau
139 Vincent Street
Beverley
Phone: +61 (0)8 9646 1555
Fax: +61 (0)8 9646 0428
Email:
bevtour@beverleywa.com
Dale Breakaway Farm stay
Wendy & Earl Weaver Dale Road, Beverley
phone/fax: (08) 96 471 101
Beverley Town Pool
Location:
Beverley Town Pool at Riverside Park is approximately 1km from the
Shire of Beverley Offices heading east towards Quairading (first
right across the bridge) - you can't miss it
The attractions:
This pool, close to the heart of Beverley, was restored as a
permanent waterway in 1992 by dredging 16,000 cubic meter of silt
from the river. It is the home of various fish species, plant and
waterbirds. You will find a children's playground, picnic shelter,
public facilities and free gas barbecues, all designed to withstand
occasional flooding. It's also a good spot to launch a canoe.
The experience:
Relax and play beneath the shade of the river gums. Enjoy the peace
and tranquillity of the Avon River at this permanent pool
Entry:
Open all year round, entry and barbecues are free courtesy of the
Shire of Beverley
(see more)
SPECIAL FEATURE: Wildflowers of
the Wheatbelt - WA
W9 BEVERLEY POW CONTROL CENTRE, WA
DURING WW2
LOCATION - 130 kms east of Perth, WA, between York and Brookton
27th March 1944-23rd May 1946
Commenced with 100 Italian POWs,
No of FARMS ASSISTED - Maximum 53 in May 1945
O.C.s
Capt Coppock 27th March 1944-2nd February 1945
Lt WE Beigel 2nd February-10th August 1945
Lt Jones 10th August 1945-23rd May 1946
2IC - Not known
ADDRESS - Forrest St, Beverley
PREVIOUS STATUS - Vacant and unlicensed hotel, known as the White
Harp.
CURRENT STATUS - RSL hall and office