Remembering the day the war came to Broome

On the morning of March 3, 1942, nine Japanese Zero fighters and a reconnaissance plane swooped down over Broome in the far north of Western Australia, killing 88 people and destroying 22 Australian, Dutch and American aircraft.

Now 70 years later, a solemn memorial service in Broome on March 3, 2012, at 7.45am will mark this important chapter in Australia's WWII history.

This significant event included amazing tales of survival and bravery, including the shooting down from the ground of a Zero by Dutch pilot Lieutenant Gus Winckel, who will be represented in Broome by his son, Mykeljon.

Supported by the Australian, American and Dutch Governments, the Broome Returned and Services League Sub Branch and the Shire of Broome, the service will be held in Broome's Bedford Park, overlooking Roebuck Bay where the attack took place, and where the wreckage of Catalina flying boats still remain on the seabed to this day.

The memorial service will be attended by survivors of the 1942 air raid who are flying from around the world to attend, and will also feature a spectacular aviation flypast. It will be followed by a function at the Broome RSL.

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Development Assessment Panel Meeting – 17 February 2012

On 22 December 2001 Woodside Energy Ltd lodged an application for planning approval for Various Works within the Browse LNG precinct on Lot 259 Waterbank Broome.  The applicant elected to have the application determined by the Kimberley Joint Development Assessment Panel.

The Kimberley Joint Development Assessment Panel met to determine the application on Friday 17 February 2012. 

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Lower speed limit to improve safety

The speed limit along a stretch of Frederick Street in Broome has been lowered in a bid to improve safety in a busy part of the town.

The section of Frederick Street from the intersection of Hamersley Street through to past Lyons Street now has a speed limit of 50kmh, reduced from 60kmh. The 40kmh speed limit in school zones still applies.

Broome Shire President Graeme Campbell said the move was part of a strategy to improve safety for road users and pedestrians.

"This is one of the busiest areas of our town and the Shire of Broome is doing everything it can to improve safety for road users and pedestrians," Cr Campbell said.

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Dash and Splash underway again

The next event in the Dash and Splash Series will run on Friday, February 24 at 5pm so if you haven't yet had the pleasure of entering this fun and social Friday afternoon frolic - now's your big chance!

The event is made up of a short-course 2.5km run/jog/walk and a 250m swim, or a long-course 5km run/jog/walk and 500m swim. If you prefer to either run or swim (not do both) you can enter the long course as a team.

Entry form here

2010/2011 Annual Report now available

The Shire of Broome's Annual Report for 2010/2011 is now available by clicking here.

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