Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
Location
Curtis Bay Cape Naturaliste
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 4 | |
Statement of Significance
The bay has aesthetic value as a picturesque beach and bay with a sandy shoreline contained by rocky edges, with a bushland backdrop and beautiful views out to sea. This feature has historic value for its association with the American whaling ships, and as landing place for stock. Its name provides an historic link to one of the first regular traders to the region, Anthony Curtis. The place is valued by the local community and visitors as a destination for recreation.
Physical Description
Located on the coast, 1km north of Dunsborough, between Castle Point and Bird Rock. It is picturesque beach and bay with a sandy shoreline contained by rocky edges, with a bushland backdrop and beautiful views out to sea.
History
This name first appeared on O.P.Sussex 2 (Landgate Plan reference), February 1865. It was named after Anthony Curtis (1796-1853), a Fremantle merchant and ship owner. One of Curtis's ships was a 14 ton cutter, the Black Swan, and in the late 1840's Curtis used this ship for trading between Fremantle and Castle Rock, west of Busselton. He shipped cattle on her for settlers around Cape Naturaliste, and took them to market at Fremantle. The cattle were made to swim to the ship and were taken on board in slings. The bay near Castle Rock where the ship anchored became known as Curtis Bay in honour of Antony Curtis.
Integrity/Authenticity
High Degree/High Degree Integrity Notes: The place retains a high degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place retains a high degree of authenticity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COB | 16/10/2024 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PN082 |
Place Type
Landscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| OCCUPATIONS | Fishing & other maritime industry |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
13 Feb 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 May 2025Disclaimer
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