BROOKTON
Setting forth to cross the country we
choose route 40 and head off towards Esperance. Our first town
encountered is Brookton. Wide open streets and a nice collection of
old buildings and lots of character.
The first settler and
founder of the Brookton district, John Seabrook (1818–1891), moved to
the area in 1846 soon after marrying, and named his property "Brookton
House". During the 1860s and 1870s, more settlers moved into the area,
and took on sandalwood cutting (it sold for £9 per ton) as well as
wheat and sheep farming.
In June 1889, when the Great Southern Railway opened,
Brookton was one of the original stations. The Old Police Station
Museum located in the town is the base of the local historical society
and contains artifacts and memorabilia of the early settlement days.
The Museum is located on the
edge of the town ship. The Museum looks as if an informative offer
awaits.
Be sure to check out the Brewery
Display. 
The Brookton Hotels are great old
buildings. 
The Churches in Brookton are of the
classic era. 
The Brookton War Memorial is in the
centre of town. 
Brookton is a nice centre and an
overnight stay should be a consideration.
Diary notes
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