Main Street Historic Walk - Site 54 - Margaret River and Districts Historical Society

First building was built in 1936 for the local CWA by Jack Clarke and used by the women until 1954. The site was bought by a C.R. Hopkins and the CWA moved to their present location in Town View Terrace in 1956. The building was removed and the land was bought by Jon and Aileen Terry in the 1970's who first thought the town needed a tavern. That led to the construction of the Settlers Tavern who over the years has been owned by Jon and Aileen Terry, Alan Gough, Preston House, Steve Robinson and now Karen and Rob Gough.

If you would like to learn more about the local history of Margaret River, visit The Old Settlement Museum down the river.

The Bramley school, the group settlement building, the blacksmith workshop and the other buildings offer an insight into the history of early life in the district and the families that once lived and worked the land. The Old Settlement

For opening hours and more information about The Old Settlement and the Margaret River Historical Society visit mrdhs.com.au

References

Reference map of Margaret River with site numbers

Margaret River Town 1894-1984 by Mavis Wise

Margaret River Stories by Guy Jennings, ISBN 9780646575346

A History of the Catholic Community of Margaret River District by Merilyn Hutton

Margaret River & District Historical Society photo collection

John Alferink from my recollections of the town after being in the area for over 68 years, John Alferink 2021