Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> Landmarks and Buildings -> Western Australia -> Great Southern Coastal
Albany - See how the south coast town of Albany is doing its part to help the environment at Albany Wind Farm.
The farm consists of 12 giant wind turbines, each at a height of 100 metres from the base to the tip of the blades. The turbines generate around 75 per cent of clean, green electricity for Albany.
They’ve also become a popular tourism attraction – standing high on the coast they make a fascinating landmark.
Take a drive to Albany Wind Farm for a closer look. You’ll feel dwarfed by the massiv... read more
Roman Catholic Church and Convent
Albany - In 1877 the foundation stone of the present church was laid by Bishop Griver and the church opened in 1878. The convent building was opened in 1881 and
under the order of St Joseph and the apparition was occupied by the first sisters and boarders.
In 1883 the bell of St Joseph`s was claimed to be the largest in the colony. Father Mateu was responsible for the building of the church and for the sisters of the convent.
Albany - This was the first church consecrated in Western Australia. The consecration was performed by Bishop Short of Adelaide in 1848.
The church is surrounded by well kept lawns and gardens.
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