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Broome Historical Walking Tours

Locality: Broome, Western Australia

Phone: +61 408 541 102

Address: Town Beach 6725 Broome, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.broomehistoricalwalkingtours.com/

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24.01.2022 On this day in 1942- 9 Mitsubishi Zeros descended on Broome and lay it to ruin, putting an end to Australias version of Dunkirk... Later in this month, BHWT will be running a two part tour to commemorate the event. An evening land based presentations, followed by a walking tour to the planes of Roebuck bay in the early morning. Watch this space...

24.01.2022 The tides are now right for the story to be physically told... This tour is a must for anyone who has ever wondered and would like to learn the little known true story... Join us on the two hour tour as we walk to the plane wrecks of March 3rd 1942. The story of the build up to this day will be revealed as we make our half hour journey at sunrise through images and accounts. We will visit the X1 Dornier (pictured in Tijilap) and the X-23 Dornier. You will learn the whole stor...y of the day that ended Australias own Dunkirk. Bookings are essential. Special $40.00 tickets for this one off tour, $30, Tales of the Terrace ticket holders. Tix through taste Broome website or payable at departure. Tour meets at Town beach boat ramp Friday 28 September. Debrief 5:45 am. Tour kicks off 6 am sharp. Please call for any and all queries. Wil 0408541102. See website for more details of the flying boats of Roebuck bay https://www.broomehistoricalwalkingtours.com/flying-boat-wr See more

21.01.2022 This photo was taken on the verandah of Broome police station at the turn of last century. (present day Wings restaurant in the centre of China Town.) The air hose had been torn from the rear of this Heinke Divers Helmet. The diver fell victim to one of the many hazards that faced the intrepid hard hat divers of Broomes yesteryear, paying the ultimate price. In this case a whale had become entangled in the air line and fled in panic... Broome Historical walking Tours, running 5 days a week through the dry season.

20.01.2022 The interview we did with Abc radio went to air today on 720. Heres the link. about half way through the program. The story, or one of many about Diamond Jack Palmer... http://www.abc.net.au//wa-afternoons/wa-afternoons/10211348

20.01.2022 Next Friday night, we are hosting the third and final Tales of the Terrace for this year. If youve ever been curious about some of the darker stories of Broomes past, or wanted to learn the story of how the pearlers came to find this place? Dont miss this night. Tickets are on sale through the Taste Broome website. Call 0408541102 for any detailed and further information.

20.01.2022 What an honour to guide Theo Dorman and his family back to the plane he was rescued from on March 3rd 1942. As a 6 year old Dutch refugee, he was one of the lucky survivors. Shot in the leg by a machine gun from an attacking Zero, while he clung to the burning plane, he was rescued after 45 minutes in the flaming waters of Roebuck bay, given a can of pineapple juice and reunited with his mother, who he thought hed lost... Today as the sun rose over Roebuck bay we walked out ...to the flying boat wrecks and we were immersed in the whole story, from beginning to end. He and I stood on the remains of the wing of the Catalina he last saw 77 years ago, as he leapt from the cockpit window. I cant explain the feeling of being there with him as he retold his incredible story through the pristine memory of a young boy and as he relived the events that have stayed with him to this day. Im still spinning with the magnitude of the event and I simply cant get my head around it. Once in a lifetime, a true honour... Thanks to the Abc and particularly Ben Collins for capturing the whole thing. See more

20.01.2022 A great follow up to our feature on finding the ww2 ammo dump in Broome. Researched and posted by historian and enthusiast Shayne Thomson http://www.stltoday.com//article_3485624f-ef86-51ee-b100-8 #broomehistory #uniquekimberley #warrelicsbroome #broomehistoricalwalkingtours

19.01.2022 A special one off event to commemorate the first air raid on Broome, this month, 77 years ago... For anyone with a keen interest in History and a yearning to understand the story of Australias very own Dunkirk... Broome Historical Walking Tours present Flying boat tour of Roebuck bay. Read on......Continue reading

19.01.2022 B.H.W.T presents the story of Australias Dunkirk For anyone with a keen interest in History and a yearning to understand the story of the plane wrecks of Roebuck bay... The story behind the first Japanese air attack on Broome is a little known page in Australias history. An event that changed the face of Broome for ever, marking the end of the Java- Australia escape route and plunging Western Australia into World War 2 with devastating results. The truth was largely hidde...n from the Australian public... Fifteen flying boats, namely Catalina, Dornier and Short Empire planes were destroyed on that morning, taking an estimated 100 souls with them.. Most of these planes now lie in deeper water, but on a spring tide low, several wrecks lie exposed... The tour. On a select series of evenings during the dry season, BHWT presents the story of the events of 1942, in entirety. Location: Town beach Groin ( The site of the first air raid on March 3rd 1942) Date: Thursday 4th July Time 4:45-6:15 pm As the sun sets and the tide recedes, we will see the wrecks of Dornier X~1 and The British Catalina as they rise from the water, on the horizon of Roebuck bay... What to bring? Something to sit on, Something to drink Binoculars, if you have them. ( Though they will be provided) Light snacks will be provided. cost $35.00 per head Bookings through So Broome The tour is an intimate gathering, open to all ages. Numbers are strictly limited. Bookings are essential. For more information call 0408541102 or visit www.broomehistoricalwalkingtours.com

19.01.2022 In Broome the sands of time give up their story... The war is finished, the army leaves Broome. The Lend lease policy by the Americans is instigated. Around Australia the US army abandons or destroys thousands of military items. Catalina flying ships are towed out past Rottnest and sunk..., Guns, tanks, jeeps, ammo, in fact all manner of things from watches to Tommy guns were dumped or left. The stories and legends are incredible. Here in Broome, on a smaller scale the same thing happened. The place used as a dump is exposed on certain tides... Fresh from the sea, shown here are two 50 calibre machine gun bullets, one exploded, one in tact. The base of the exploded shell bares the id - 1941 and the manufacturer code of St Louise, USA... Learn the incredible story of ww2 in Broome. BHWT running 5 days a week

18.01.2022 And were off! First tour of the season kicks off tomorrow morning, Wednesday 9;30am. Whos coming...

18.01.2022 Today was the first tour of the season. Added to the tour was this story of how I had the honour, late last year of taking this man back to 1942,

18.01.2022 Tomorrow night. Tales Of The Terrace Tix selling through Taste Broome

18.01.2022 A rare find! Thanks to Dan Balint. From the depths of the Roebuck mud! Look closely... While the case gins of the 1880/ 90 Broome Pearling era are rare, they do show up every now and again, however they are normally always made by AVAN HOBOKEN of Rotterdam The gin of choice in all the northern pearling fields. This Gin is rare, as its made by "V Hoytema, Holland" - 1850/60. Common enough in the Dutch colonies of Africa, but extremely rare in the pearling fields of Northern Australia! How did it end up in Broome? Discussion is open! BHWT starts this Easter, booking essential! #broomehistoricalwalkingtours #broomehistory #uniquekimberley #dutchcasegin #pigsnoutgin

16.01.2022 The response to this event has been incredible! If you are thinking about it, there are only 5 spots left for tomorrows tour...

15.01.2022 Interview we did last week with The ABC on the story of Ole Jack and the flight of diamonds. 14 million US still out there somewhere... BHWT, running 5 days a week. Book now and you might learn where to start digging...

15.01.2022 This Coming Friday 28 September.....

15.01.2022 Tonight at Dampier Terrace, B.H.W.T presents "Tales of the Terrace" Come on a journey back to the bygone days of Broomes main drag. Learn the stories of yesteryear, tales of misdeeds, Snide Pearls, murder and Mutiny. An intriguing night under the stars... This is tour is commissioned by the Shire of Broome and is a free event! Kicks off at Cygnet bay pearls at 5:15, before winding down to Streeters Jetty, where you will see the images of the day projected on the walls of china town while the past is explained.... Meg Henschke-Jones #uniquekimberley #uniqueBroome #Broomehistory #Talesoftheterrace #journeyintoyesterday #cygnetbaypearls

13.01.2022 Big thumbs up to the 20 or so who made it out this morning to the 3 plane wrecks of the 15 that lie in Roebuck bay. Its an amazing story and one that should really be learned by anyone who comes here. This photo shows before and after of Dornier X~1 The pic is from our walking tour photo book and shows the X~1 at mooring on a lake in Java. It flew the evacuation on the Australia/Java route, ending its story here in Roebuck bay. From the tail of this plane, X~1s pilot ...Henk Hesslop fired the Browning machine guns at the attacking zeros, badly damaging at least one, which eventually crashed near Rotti island on its return to Timor. His returning fire also injured a pilot in another Zero, ultimately he abandoned his gun as the X~1 was crippled and was sinking at the tail. He dived in rescuing a boy on his way in, before he was picked up by a refuelling barge. He later said he would have drowned had he not been picked up. He hadnt slept for two days and the weight of the boy was sinking him. He made it that day, he was one of the lucky ones... See more

12.01.2022 The Cornelius. Probably one of Broomes most famous and longest lasting luggers. This pic taken in its working Broome life. It went on to have an amazing life before eventually returning to Broome, where it sadly met its end at Gantheum point... The beautiful story of the Cornelius post shell life is found on this page and as weve not permission from the author, I wont use any of the images, but the story and pictures are well worth the visit. Make a tea, take ten minutes out of your day and click the link, you wont be disappointed. https://nancyvada.me/sa/cornelius-a-broome-pearling-lugger/

11.01.2022 The wet season has brought Broomes yesteryear to the surface. A fresh storm water run off has made a deep trench in the mud on the Broome foreshore. A glance at the wall of the trench is a glimpse into history for the keen eye! Pictured, the remains of a .303 calibre military issue bullet casing. The location of the shell is one of the known areas that Australian Soldiers, stationed in Broome on March 3rd 1942, returned "Small arms fire" at the attacking Japanese Zeros. Is ...this a hastily ejected shell from a Lithgow/BSA .303 rifle of that day...? Or is it an earlier story....? The same location is approximately the area where deputised police constables fired shots at the advancing mob of the 3rd Broome race riot in 1920... Is this a spent cartridge from a Police issue Martini Henry .303 rifle... ?? Closer inspection of the bullet reveals the manufactured year; 1907 We will never know the truth, but theorising is the real treasure! BHWT, 5 days a week starting Easter. Come for a stroll back in time! See more

10.01.2022 Tomorrow morning, Anzac day. We are running a tour 9;30. Come and hear the whole story of the raid on March the 3rd, 1942. A poignant tour on a poignant day. Message or call for bookings, before 9;30 am.

10.01.2022 Still can't quite grasp the reality of taking this family back to where it started...

08.01.2022 A glimpse into Broomes past, with some iconic Broome pearling figures. Love the faux English accent that was compulsory for all TV Broadcasters of the day too affect, whether you were from Australia, or the West end of London.... http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2010/12/02/3083134.htm

08.01.2022 Still cant quite grasp the reality of taking this family back to where it started...

08.01.2022 Nothing to see here Scomo. It didnt happen here, relax...

06.01.2022 AIR RAID SURVIVOR In 1942, Theo Dorman survived the Japanese attack on Broome by leaping into the sea from a burning flying boat. Now 84, hes returned to Broome for the first time since surviving the air raid - we were able to join him on his walk out to the Catalinas.

05.01.2022 This coming Friday, Tales of the Terrace! The last for 2018. A great learning experience for anyone passionate about Broomes past and its intrigue. Come see the images and hear the tails. This pic taken during August show at Cygnet bay pearls. Tix through Taste Broome at Unique Kimberley Unique Kimberley Shayne Thomson Lok Chris Maher

05.01.2022 A fantastic night at Tales from the Terrace" Big thanks to Shayne Thomson for the projections of yesteryear and Cygnet Bay Pearls for the use of their stunning old dive gear and shell. Meg Henschke-Jones As part of the China town late night trading, BHWT will be doing 2 more in July and August. Come along and step back in time! #cygnetbaypearlfarm #cygnetbaypearls #Broomehistory #broomepearls #Broomehistoricalwalkingtours #walkbackintime #Broomedivinggear #henkiedivinghelmet #uniquekimberley

04.01.2022 One of Broomes great Mysteries... What happened to The SS Koombana lost with all hands, taking the most famous and cursed pearl in the world to the ocean floor. Find out the story! BHWT starts the 2018 season this coming easter!

04.01.2022 Interview on ABC today in regard to the story. If youre coming on our plane wreck tour as part of Shinju, this is a good heads up. https://www.abc.net.au///breakfast/respect-wrecks/12616226

03.01.2022 Pearlers gather in the morning light at the site of the wreck of Schooner 'The Mist' wheres the body of murdered 'Snide Pearl dealer,' Liebglied had just been discovered.. Find out the story! Broome Historical Walking Tours is running from Wednesday the 12 of August 2020. take a walk back in time!

02.01.2022 Pearlers gather in the morning light at the site of the wreck of Schooner The Mist wheres the body of murdered Snide Pearl dealer, Liebglied had just been discovered.. Find out the story! Broome Historical Walking Tours is running from Wednesday the 12 of August 2020. take a walk back in time!

02.01.2022 Friday night 28 September Tales Of The Terrace tickets through Taste Broome

02.01.2022 A story in picture from the yesteryear of Broome... Picture taken of the subject, exactly as it lays in the mud of low tide Roebuck Bay.... At first glance, an oyster covered rock shaped like a dish. It is in fact a tobacco tin, Possibly lobbed from a lugger, as being an empty tin, or maybe lost overboard... The only thing that has survived is the contents, a single live .442 calibre bullet. The base still decipherable ~ "Eley, London" Most Master Pearlers had a revolver on b...oard, This brutal slug fitted the Webley service revolver and dates to as early as 1886. It would have had a kick like 10 mules... BHWT, running 5 days a week Book now! https://www.broomehistoricalwalkingtours.com/book-online See more

02.01.2022 Will be fantastic to see this old girl back on the water!

01.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY Some amazing old shots and historic stories of Broome - and pearling, in particular - in this story that first aired in 1992. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised this video may contain images and voices of people who have died.

01.01.2022 B.H.W.T presents the story of 'Australia's Dunkirk' For anyone with a keen interest in History and a yearning to understand the story of the plane wrecks of Roebuck bay... The story behind the first Japanese air attack on Broome is a little known page in Australias history. An event that changed the face of Broome for ever, marking the end of the Java- Australia escape route and plunging Western Australia into World War 2 with devastating results. The truth was largely hidde...n from the Australian public... Fifteen flying boats, namely Catalina, Dornier and Short Empire planes were destroyed on that morning, taking an estimated 100 souls with them.. Most of these planes now lie in deeper water, but on a spring tide low, several wrecks lie exposed... The tour. On a select series of evenings during the dry season, BHWT presents the story of the events of 1942, in entirety. Location: Town beach Groin ( The site of the first air raid on March 3rd 1942) Date: Thursday 4th July Time 4:45-6:15 pm As the sun sets and the tide recedes, we will see the wrecks of Dornier X~1 and 'The British Catalina' as they rise from the water, on the horizon of Roebuck bay... What to bring? Something to sit on, Something to drink Binoculars, if you have them. ( Though they will be provided) Light snacks will be provided. cost $35.00 per head Bookings through 'So Broome' The tour is an intimate gathering, open to all ages. Numbers are strictly limited. Bookings are essential. For more information call 0408541102 or visit www.broomehistoricalwalkingtours.com