Israelite bay telegraph station. Photo Jennene Riggs.
Esperance has quite a remarkable history which we are lucky enough to see translated in the historical homesteads around Esperance, which include some of the oldest buildings in Australia.
Historian Karli Florisson and documentary film maker Jennene Riggs have recognised the significance of how these buildings can act a window to the past; revealing things that have not only shaped the town, but the generations who have and will call Esperance home.
Having already produced four episodes in a documentary series about the historical homesteads, the two are proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated fifth instalment of the series.
Part 5 will feature the Israelite Bay Telegraph Station, originally built in 1896 for the east to west telegraph line. The historic telegraph line was built from Albany to Eucla, and then on to Adelaide, connecting the two colonies.
For Riggs and Florisson, it is all about making the history of the Esperance accessible to everyone. There is so much value in discovering how the past has shaped the identity of the town, not only in the present but in the future as well. It is a history that should be shared and maintained for many generations to come.
All five documentaries in the series can be viewed on YouTube channel Esperance Historic Homesteads.
