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Proposed new locality - Yebble

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Submissions for this consultation closed on 24 February 2021.

The results were analysed and a report was presented to the Council for a decision on 24 March 2021. The name change was endorsed by Councillors at this meeting. Shire officers are now preparing a submission to the Geographic Names Committee at Landgate requesting to approve renaming the portion of land to the new locality.

Undalup's proposal plan can be viewed here.

Background

The Undalup Association has formally written to Landgate and the Shire proposing the consideration of creating a new locality excised from a portion of the existing localities of Gracetown and Burnside. The proposal is to name the locality Yebble.

The proposed area is close to the land gifted to Mr Isaacs in 1887, on the north side of Margaret River and includes the Ellenbrook Homestead and Meekadarribee Falls – both of historical and cultural significance to the local Noongar peoples.

Samuel Isaacs is well known for the part he played in an historic event in Margaret River. On 1 December 1876, the SS Georgette took on water and struck rocks at Calgardup Bay, on Redgate Beach. Samuel Yebble Isaacs spotted the Georgette in obvious distress and likely to founder. On horseback, he hurried the 20 kilometre journey to Wallcliffe House, where the Bussell family lived, and rushed into his employer’s homestead bearing news of the tragedy unfolding.

Grace Bussell, just 16 years old, acted quickly when she heard Sam’s news. She and Sam galloped to Calgardup Bay, where the steamer was already aground.

Widely commended for her heroism, Grace became known as the ‘Western Australian Grace Darling’. Much like her English namesake of decades earlier, her rescue was reported around Australia and the world, and even commemorated in poetry. For her bravery, the Royal Humane Society awarded Grace a silver medal and gold watch, while Sam received a bronze medal. The British Board of Trade also presented Grace with a gold watch. Sam was also awarded a parcel of land near the Margaret River on Sussex Location 243.

Although the coastal town of Gracetown and Lake Grace were named after Grace Bussell, there was no landmark recognition of Mr Isaacs.

Submissions for this consultation closed on 24 February 2021.

The results were analysed and a report was presented to the Council for a decision on 24 March 2021. The name change was endorsed by Councillors at this meeting. Shire officers are now preparing a submission to the Geographic Names Committee at Landgate requesting to approve renaming the portion of land to the new locality.

Undalup's proposal plan can be viewed here.

Background

The Undalup Association has formally written to Landgate and the Shire proposing the consideration of creating a new locality excised from a portion of the existing localities of Gracetown and Burnside. The proposal is to name the locality Yebble.

The proposed area is close to the land gifted to Mr Isaacs in 1887, on the north side of Margaret River and includes the Ellenbrook Homestead and Meekadarribee Falls – both of historical and cultural significance to the local Noongar peoples.

Samuel Isaacs is well known for the part he played in an historic event in Margaret River. On 1 December 1876, the SS Georgette took on water and struck rocks at Calgardup Bay, on Redgate Beach. Samuel Yebble Isaacs spotted the Georgette in obvious distress and likely to founder. On horseback, he hurried the 20 kilometre journey to Wallcliffe House, where the Bussell family lived, and rushed into his employer’s homestead bearing news of the tragedy unfolding.

Grace Bussell, just 16 years old, acted quickly when she heard Sam’s news. She and Sam galloped to Calgardup Bay, where the steamer was already aground.

Widely commended for her heroism, Grace became known as the ‘Western Australian Grace Darling’. Much like her English namesake of decades earlier, her rescue was reported around Australia and the world, and even commemorated in poetry. For her bravery, the Royal Humane Society awarded Grace a silver medal and gold watch, while Sam received a bronze medal. The British Board of Trade also presented Grace with a gold watch. Sam was also awarded a parcel of land near the Margaret River on Sussex Location 243.

Although the coastal town of Gracetown and Lake Grace were named after Grace Bussell, there was no landmark recognition of Mr Isaacs.