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| Yebble Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Yebble | |
| Coordinates | 33°56′13″S 115°1′5″E / 33.93694°S 115.01806°E |
| Population | 0 (2016 census)[1] |
| Established | 2020 |
| Postcode(s) | 6285 |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Augusta Margaret River |
| State electorate(s) | Vasse |
| Federal division(s) | Forrest |
Yebble is a small locality located in the South West region of Western Australia in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River named in honour of Mr Samael Issacs. Yebble, Mr Isaacs Noongar Aboriginal name, was pivotal in a heroic rescue in 1876 where, together with Ms Grace Bussell, they rescued 54 passengers from the shipwrecked SS Georgette at Redgate Beach.
Having only received a bronze medallion for his efforts from the Royal Humane Society, in contrast to Grace Bussell's silver medallion, he was later awarded 100 acres of land in Margaret River for his efforts - the first land grant to an Aboriginal person in Western Australia.
The new locality is excised from the existing localities of Gracetown and Burnside which is mostly covered by the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and not far from the land gifted to Mr Isaacs.
Biography
Born in Augusta, Western Australia 1845 - 14 July 1920
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Burnside (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
https://www.busseltonmail.com.au/story/6828218/100th-anniversary-of-noongar-hero-samuel-isaacs/
Category:Towns in Western Australia Category:South West (Western Australia)
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