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Germany took over the Beagle Bay Mission with two priests and four brothers. In 1907, the St John of God Sisters began to run a mission school at Beagle Bay and in 1918 the famous church was opened. It features a pearl shell altar which is now a tourist attraction. The Beagle Bay Mission
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recalls the Beagle Bay mission in the 1940s as a "Garden of Eden", in which "The men had their jobs to do, each going to their own workplace, whether it was the bakery, gardens or checking the windmills. The women stayed at home to look after the babies and little ones ... There was no such thing as
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There is one store in town owned and operated by
Outback Stores on behalf of the local Community. All items are very expensive compared to major centres. There is also a locally owned and operated bakery/takeaway. Mechanical repairs may be effected at the mechanical workshop.
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Beagle Bay Layout Plan No. 1 has been prepared in accordance with State
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Bush walking, some fishing and camping are the dominant pursuits for tourists visiting. Visitors are required to apply for a permit prior to entering the
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on 28 May 2013. The Layout Plan map-set and background report can be viewed at
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in France extended their missionary work from Beagle Bay to Broome.
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began her life's work at Beagle Bay Mission in the early 1900s.
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743:"Trappist Mission at Beagle Bay (W.A.)"
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417:West Kimberley Football Association
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587:History of Sacred Heart School
561:Meacham, Steve (7 July 2017).
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140:Time zone
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