The construction the jetty made it possible for building to commence in the town. There was no suitable timber or other building material available in the district, all needing to be shipped in from elsewhere. The first primary school opened for junior citizens in Ref. The Port Hedland Race track has been hosting horse races since Race Week was the major gala event of the Pilbara and surrounding districts with the largest festive social gathering of the year.
The female population looked forward to the yearly celebrations, especially those living out in remote sheep and cattle runs. It was an opportunity to dress up in the latest fashions for mutual admiration by friends and acquaintances.
The time of year for the races were based on the Neep tide when no ships could enter the port for loading or unloading of cargo. In a bathing area was constructed near the long sand-spit made of poles driven into the ground and wire fencing to keep things that might bite out.
In , William Banger, owner of a pearling fleet, set up headquarters in Port Hedland with his five luggers. He employed Japanese divers and situated his luggers and his hut on Finucane Island. In , the first air field was developed at the Port Hedland Race Track and the town had an air service link with Perth using planes owned by the Western Australian Airways.
It took two days to fly from Perth to Port Hedland. The flight would leave Perth first thing in the morning, fly direct to Geraldton and then the Carnarvon for an overnight stop.
The next day the flight would leave Carnarvon then stop at Onslow then stop at Roebourne and then finally arrive in Port Hedland. This decade should be known as the first decade for cooling in Port Hedland.
Families who could afford it could also purchase domestic kerosene refrigerators. The result was that local Aborigines subsequently purchased five pastoral properties in the area which they managed as part of a nationwide movement to gain independence from white employers. It is located in a public park beside the road and includes three locomotives two used at Mount Newman and one at Mount Goldsworthy which were used to rail iron ore from Newman to Port Hedland. Fishing in Port Hedland Cemetery Beach is an important salmon fishing spot and a place where, in season between October and February, flatback turtles come to lay their eggs.
It provides views up to Finucane island and the many vessels moored in the harbour can be seen. On March 20, the steamship SS Koombana sailed out of Port Hedland en route to Broome, encountered a cyclone, and was lost with all passengers and crew aboard. Despite several attempts and intensive investigation the wreck of the SS Koombana has never been located. It is one of the best swimming spots in town.
The Pretty Pool area has a huge tidal range of up to 7. See below for details. It is an opportunity to see the bucket wheel reclaimers and ship loaders. Part of the high grade iron ore from Mount Whaleback one of the world's biggest mining operations at Newman reaches Nelson Point after a km journey over the longest privately operated railroad in Australia. On arrival the diesel electric locomotives are detached for servicing and refuelling and the loaded cars are unloaded in car dumpers.
The ore is then screened and crushed to contract size in two ore handling plants. The two plants have a combined capacity of over 40 tonnes a year. Crushed ore is stockpiled before being reclaimed and conveyed to the ore pier where two ship loaders feed the material into ore carriers of up to tonnes dead weight destined for the steel mills of Australia and world markets including Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Europe.
Tours are held every Tuesday and Thursday. They depart from the Visitor Centre, 13 Wedge Street, at 1. Bookings are essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on 08 or email info visitporthedland. Spinifex Hill Studio This is a rare opportunity to see local Aboriginal artist from the Noongar, Yamaji, Banjima, Nyiparli, Innawongka and Karimarra communities working on art works many of which can be purchased.
Marapikurrinya Hedland as well as being the home for the establishment and maintenance of many rich traditional customs is also well known for its recent significant historical event - the Strike which was organized by Aboriginal pastoral workers attempting to improve their working conditions.
Some of the strikers are still alive today and are living in the Hedland area or its surrounding communities. In April Captain Peter Hedland aboard the cutter Mystery nosed his craft into the narrow entrance of a channel and discovered a magnificent sheet of water appearing like an inland lake.
The Summer wet season is generally from November to April. This is generally a quieter time in the region, days are hot and nights are balmy. During this season you can expect spectacular lightning shows, spectacular sunsets, thundering waterfalls and plenty of wildlife. During the wet season you may experience road closures and some localised flooding as well as cyclones in the region.
Some activities, tours and locations may not be open in this period, so it is best to plan in advance to avoid any disappointment. The Winter dry season is from May to November. This is the most popular time to visit the Pilbara. The daytime temperatures are much milder and are suited to outdoor activities and adventures, and nights are cool. For more detailed information about the weather and climate in the Pilbara region, visit the Bureau of Meteorology.
Getting to Port Hedland by road is a popular option, as it affords the opportunity to visit other beautiful towns in the wider North-West region. Distance and travel time between Perth to Port Hedland via road is approximately 1,km and can be done between 24 to 48 hours with one night stopover in Carnarvon.
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