Visit Northam

24/12/2024

𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗠!

Stop by Northam Visitor Centre for all the best things to see and do, accommodation and dining options!

Northam Visitor Centre
Open 7 days (except major public holidays)
2 Grey Street
Ph: 9622 2100
E: [email protected]

Christmas Eve closure today at 2pm.

www.northam.wa.gov.au/visit

20/12/2024

𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 & 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦

Shire of Northam

19/12/2024

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗦🎬🎁✨
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦!
The event this weekend event has now transformed into a 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘. After the screening of 'The Polar Express', an encore film 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' will be shown following a brief intermission.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 (G) 🚂❄️ 🎅
This Christmas Classic tells the story of a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 (G) 🎃💀🎄✨
A whimsical, spooky tale where Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and decides to take over the holiday. With a mix of eerie mischief and heartfelt charm, Jack, Sally, and a quirky cast of characters bring a magical clash of holidays to life. Featuring catchy songs and Tim Burton’s iconic style, it's a timeless favourite for both Halloween and Christmas!

You won't have to go far to get your soft serve fix as 𝓐𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓜𝓲𝓸 𝓢𝓸𝓯𝓽 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓮 will be onsite to cater for your sweet tooth.🍦🍨 🍿

Bring your own picnics & rugs, bean bags, and cosy blankets to make yourself comfortable to enjoy this family friendly evening under the stars.⭐🌟

Shire of Northam

19/12/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲!

In the Avon Valley, being ignorant of its value, people had been using sandalwood for firewood and as a building and fencing material, or else simply grubbing it out and burning it when clearing their land. This was occurring at a time when the colony
was desperate for an increase in exports to help balance its trade.

Then in early 1845 a group of settlers set about establishing a sandalwood trade themselves . As an experiment they shipped four tons to the Far East and were delighted to receive for it what was then the excellent price of $20 per ton. So began Western Australia's sandalwood industry .

Transported to Fremantle by bullock teams with many accounts of journeys with bullock teams show that on the rough roads , 16 kilometres a day was about a normal day's journey. There are some accounts of teams averaging twice that distance over two or three days, but that was much later when, no doubt, the roads had been much improved.

Excerpt: A Brief History of the Sandalwoof Industry of Western Australia by Len Talbot
Photo: Lost Northam A O Freinds Wood Yard

Shire of Northam Lost Northam

17/12/2024

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻! 🛹🎨🦢🚴🪐📽️🏊🏃

Check out the Shire of Northam events calendar for more details! ⬇️

northam.wa.gov.au/events/

15/12/2024

Summer Art Exhibition by Avon Valley Arts Society Inc now on at Northam Visitor Centre!

It’s free! 🎨🖌️

Open daily 9am -4pm (except major public holidays)
2 Grey St
Ph: 9622 2100

Shire of Northam

12/12/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Mr A. Broom's is one of the oldest businesses established in Northam. In 1909 when it was first commenced the business was in Byfield's Hall from which it was transfered to the opposite side of Fitzgerald Street. It was then confined to tailoring.
In 1928 the business was transfered to the present premises which was built by the proprietor. At the time also an extension of the firms activities was made to include men's clothing of which a wide range is stocked. The large stocks of suitings held include well known Albany Woollen Mills.

Article: Trove Northam Advertiser Sat 23 September 1933

Shire of Northam Lost Northam

11/12/2024

🦢Have you seen the new mural inside Northam Boulevard Shopping Centre?🦢 Love it! 😍

By artist Natalia Silva - Giusini Art Studio
Photo: Maureen Allert

Shire of Northam

07/12/2024

It’s the first Saturday of the month which means ➡️
Northam Lions Community Markets! 🙌 🎉

Come on down to Bernard Park this morning and wander through the stalls! You never know what you might find! ☕️🍰🍦🪴🧶🍯🎶🛍️

Lions Community Markets Northam Shire of Northam

06/12/2024

On now & Santa is here for a photo until 7pm!🎅🎄📸🤳

Santa has arrived at Carols on Fitzgerald. Take your photo between 5-7pm.

05/12/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲!

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝!
𝐀 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐞; 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑, 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝗿𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲. 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲.
𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐘𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃.

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒.

Photo: SLWA Byfields Blacksmith Shop Northam c 1881
Advertisement: Trove The West Australian Tues 30 Nov 1880

Lost Northam Shire of Northam

03/12/2024

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗭𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰🎤🎶✨

Gather your family and friends for a night filled with festive cheer and joyful carols that's sure to get you in the holiday spirit. 🎄⭐

🛷Silent Disco
🎁Food & Market Stalls
🦌Kids' Games
⛄Roaming Entertainment
📸 Nativity Photo Booth
🤶🎅Family Craft Activities
🥙Local restaurants & cafes open too!

We hope you can join us and celebrate the start of the festive period.

Thanks to Northam Chamber of Commerce and the Combined Churches of Northam.

Shire of Northam

02/12/2024

𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗦! 🎁🎄☃️🎅

One-of-a-kind Christmas gifts at the Northam Visitor Centre! Local crafters and artisans from Avon Valley Arts Society Inc have been busy creating treasures from handcrafted wonders to unique keepsakes, there’s something for everyone!

Northam Visitor Centre
2 Grey Street
Open daily (except major public holidays)
9am - 4pm
Ph: 9622 2100

01/12/2024

On today!

𝗜𝗗𝗣𝘄𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦🎪🎉

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

The Western Australian theme for IDPwD this year is ‘𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲’ chosen to encourage organisations and communities to support confidence in people with disabilities to pursue opportunities to show their capabilities and creativity and that the community can follow their leadership in doing so.

Join us for a day of celebration, filled with inclusive family friendly activities and entertainment.

📆𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
🎥 Family Movie on Henry Street Oval | 1pm - 3pm
• Popcorn and Ice-cream available for purchase. 🍦🍿
🎸Performances on the Soundshell at Bernard Park | 4pm - 8pm
• 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 sausage sizzle🌭
• Water Playground will be open

Checkout the Shire of Northam events calendar so you never miss out on the fun! https://www.northam.wa.gov.au/events/

28/11/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Behold this scene from the early 1900's! The old Grand Hotel and the bustling hub of the railway station as it once was in West Northam. A bygone era, when steam train and horse & cart were the mode of transport and the fashion was long dresses and hats!

Photo: Esther Bliss The Grand, Northam

Shire of Northam Lost Northam

27/11/2024

Avon Valley Environmental Society Inc are wonderful warriors for our local environment here in the Shire of Northam
Here volunteer Sylvia is on a side stream of the Avon River searching for potential habitat of native Rakali (Australian Water Rat)!

A unique, semi-aquatic native rodent. Shy and nocturnal, they are identifiable by their large size (similar to a platypus) and white-tipped tail. The rakali is the largest member of the Australian native rodent family but unlike most rodents, they spend much of their time in or near the water.

Have you ever seen one?🌿

25/11/2024

𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦!

Bilya Koort Boodja offers an insight into Aboriginal culture and the local environment through a fully immersive, interactive storytelling, along with a variety of workshops and exhibitions throughout the year. On the banks of the Avon River. ☀️🦘🌿🌾

Bilya Koort Boodja Shire of Northam Destination Perth

Bilya Koort Boodja Centre for Nyoongar Culture & Environmental Knowledge
Open 7 days
9am - 4pm
Minson Avenue (Next to Northam Visitor Centre)
Ph: 9622 2170