Fusion stands proudly in the roundabout of Carnarvon & Napier St as an impressive entry statement to Chinatown. The work was created by Safehaven Studios and pays homage to the pearling heritage that helped build Broome and the abundance of shared histories, stories and connections are weaved through the fabric of Chinatown. Chinatown. The sculpture rises […]
Cygnet Bay Pearls Brown family have growing cultured pearls since 1946 in the pristine waters at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. The growers of the worlds most largest and most perfectly round pearl at 22.2mm is on show as is a audio visua;l presentation, tour & farm sales and stunnimg jewellery showroom. www.cygneybaypearlfarm.com.au
The Cultured Pearl Memorial depicts three key people involved in the Kuri Bay pearl industy, T Kuribayashi, Keith Dureau and H Iwaki. Mr.Tokuichi Kuribayashi was originally from Nippon Pearl Company, Tokyo, while Mr. Hiroshi Iwaki and Keith Francis Dureau were from Pearl Prop. Ltd. The memorial also contains tribute plaques to all those who sailed
Situated on the cnr of Hammersley & Frederick Sts the Broome Courthouse came to be In 1921. The Government purchased the Cable Station and converted it into a Courthouse. The existing Broome courthouse, on a nearby site, was converted for use as police station and quarters. The Broome Courthouse opened on 6 September 1921. The
