Roebourne Bank Murders

The 1885 murders of William Anketell and Henry Burrup at the Union Bank Roebourne and the ensuing investigation and controversy.

Maps – Early Maps of Roebourne Townsite

Early maps of the Roebourne Townsite

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Roebourne Townsite 1866

State Records Office of Western Australia – Original Plans – Townsites (series 235, consignment 3868)

Roebourne Townsite 1875-1878

State Records Office of Western Australia – Original Plans – Townsites (series 235, consignment 3868)

Roebourne Townsite 1882

State Records Office of Western Australia – Original Plans – Townsites (series 235, consignment 3868)