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Williams

The first town south on the Albany Highway travelling between Armadale and Albany. Williams is a rural community situated on the Albany Highway, 160 kilometers south of Perth


North to Bannister

 

South to Darkan

   

East to Narrogin

 

Williams - Main Street

A view looking down Albany Highway looking south. You can see the cafe, a sliver of the pub, and the garage. Beyond that is the Williams River and trotting track, and then on to the south. November 2011

 

Williams - Shops

The Plum Tree and Ivy Cafe, and next door the Williams General Store on Brooking Street. November 2011

 

Williams - Woolshed

The Williams Woolshed looks quite spectacular. It is a combined restaurant and information centre and is located on Albany Highway right in the middle of town - impossible to miss if you're passing by. November 2011

 

Williams - Hotel

Quite glorious looking Williams Hotel, established in 1850, sitting on the Albany Highway. November 2011

 

Williams - Hotel

Another aspect of the Williams Hotel. This is the side of the pub, the northern aspect. November 2011

 

Williams - Post Office

Post Office Williams 6391 is on the corner of Albany Highway and Brooking Street. And this one is not for sale (as many other which are, or have been). November 2011

 

Williams - Shops

Cute newsagency and real estate agency on Brooking Street, at the corner of Growse Street. November 2011

 

Williams - Agricultural Hall

The Williams Agricultural Hall was opened on 22nd February 1898 by M. Quinn Esq. The hall was originally used for social events, church services, weddings, Road Board meetings and as a school. In the Second World War it was used as an aircraft spotting station. These days it is an arts and crafts centre. November 2011

 

Williams - Cafe

The Rustik Rainbow Cafe, home of art, honey, gifts, a gallery, a nursery, and of course a cafe. November 2011

 

Williams - Club

The Williams District Club Inc. on Brooking Street. The Foundation Stone was laid on 16th December 1958 by Mr W. C. Carne, J.P and Chairman of the Williams Road Board. I didn't see a Road Board building in town. I hope I didn't miss it as I collect them! November 2011

 

Williams - Shire Offices

The Shire of Williams offices on Brooking Street looks very 1950's - 1960's in design, as do so many of its peers around the country. November 2011

 

Williams - Community Hall

Right next to the Shire of Williams on Brooking Street and probably around the same vintage is what appears to be the Shire Hall. November 2011

 

Williams - School

One wing of the Williams Primary School. Inside looks very pleasant including a large undercroft area for eating lunch and having assemblies. November 2011

 

Williams - River

The Williams River flows under the Albany Highway road bridge, on the south side of town. November 2011

 

Williams - Trotting Track

Action on the trotting track. A reins man puts his charge through its paces early on a cool Sunday morning. November 2011


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