1885

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Sir John Coode visits the colony to report on harbour construction.

29 June. Railway to York opened.

1 October. Telegraph line to Roebourne opened.

Scots Church established, with services conducted by a lay preacher until the arrival of the first settled minister, the Rev. Robert Hanlin.

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