Bremer Bay, Western Australia

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Bremer Bay
Western Australia

View of Bremer Bay
Population: 242 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode: 6338
Elevation: 27 m (89 ft)
Location:
LGA: Shire of Jerramungup
State District: Roe
Federal Division: O'Connor
Mean Max Temp Mean Min Temp Rainfall
20.7 °C
69 °F		 9.5 °C
49 °F		 606.5 mm
23.9 in

Bremer Bay is a coastal town situated on the south coast of Western Australia in the Great Southern region between Albany and Esperance, at the mouth of the Bremer River. Bremer Bay is 515 kilometres (320 mi) southeast of the state capital, Perth, and 180 kilometres (112 mi) east of Albany.[2] The town has a population of about 240.[1] Electricity is generated by a wind-diesel hybrid system.

Bremer Bay is known for its beautiful beaches; the main beach is only 10 minutes walk from town. A marina at Fishery Beach offers full boating facilities.[3]

It is believed that the bay was named by John Septimus Roe, who visited the area in 1831. The town was originally named Wellstead, but the local petition in 1951 was in favour of the current name. The change of name was approved and the new name gazetted in 1962.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). 5132206 (Census Collection District). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-21.
  2. ^ Great Southern Regional Portal Bremer Bay (2006). Retrieved on 2007-05-30.
  3. ^ Bremer Bay, Western Australia Webpage (2006). Retrieved on 2007-05-30.
  4. ^ Western Australian Land Information Authority. History of country town names - B. Retrieved on 2007-05-30.

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Recreational beach fishing at Dillon Bay, just east of Bremer Bay.
Recreational beach fishing at Dillon Bay, just east of Bremer Bay.
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