Locality Page for Postcode 6330

The history of Albany in WA

Albany became the first settlement in Western Australia, known in its early days as Frederickstown, with the arrival of Major Edmund Lockyer and a contingent of convicts, soldiers, a surgeon and storekeeper in the brig Amity on Christmas Day, 1826.

There are many historic sights in Albany, including:

Albany Convict Gaol

The old gaol is now fully restored and the ghosts of the unfortunates who inhabited it can be visited daily. Displays in the Great Hall, warders' quarters and cells illustrate the way things were in past, less privileged, times.

Patrick Taylor Cottage

This 11 room wattle and daub home, furnished as it would have been in bygone days, is the oldest surviving dwelling in Western Australia. The cottage is the pride and joy of the Albany Historical Society and a must-see attraction for visitors.

The Brig Amity

In association with the City of Albany, the Albany Historical Society is proud to offer guided tours of this Albany icon - a replica of the sailing ship which brought the first settlers to Western Australia.

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