Flinders Finale 2003

Community Day
Sunday May 11, 2003
Augusta, Western Australia

"Hove to and got soundings, and at day light, the land was seen from N.33º. to 62º. E. 6 or 8 leagues
Light airs. A whale seen going to the westward
Many pintados and albatrosses about.
Noon, extremes of the land of C. Leuwen N.12º. to 32º.E 6 or 7 leagues"

Matthew Flinders Journals, page 502, State Library of NSW Flinders Electronic Archive

The Celebrations

The Flinders Finale 2003 commemorated Matthew Flinders and crew members Robert Brown, Ferdinand Bauer, William Westall and Peter Good with the help of speakers, artists and singers. Many people enjoyed the hearty cooked breakfasts prepared by the Lions Club of Leeuwin and the delicious soups and salads prepared by the Friends of the Augusta Hospital. Junior members of the Augusta Yacht Club rewarded mothers on Mother's Day with sweet-smelling posies and Doopa Dog entertained the children with his groovy dance moves.

Event Program

Our Flinders Finale 2003 Program contains more information about the day's events, which we hope created further interest in the incredible story of Matthew Flinders, his fellow adventurers, and their contributions to Australian and local history. Print copies, containing more information about the voyage of discovery, are available from the Augusta Visitors Centre, Leeuwin Souvenirs and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Flinders Finale 2003 and helped to commemorate the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders' second visit to the seas off Cape Leeuwin in 1803. In particular, we would like to thank the following groups and individuals for their support and contributions.

Presenters and Performers

• MC Paul Sofilas
• Dr John Williams
• Judith Mackintosh
• Augusta Singers
• Belinda Sheppard, AMRSC Ranger
• Ellen Hickman and Pat Dundas from the Kings Park BAG Ladies
• Peter Toy, Augusta Speakers
• Sandra Rose, Augusta Yacht Club
• Les Challis (Music)
• Linda King
• Des Linto
• Maurice Denton
• Rosie Gray
• Stewart Lague (Sound and Lighting)

Participating Community Groups

• Lions Club of Leeuwin
• Augusta Art Club
• Friends of the Augusta Hospital
• Augusta Yacht Club

Other Generous Supporters

• Augusta Community Development Association
• Augusta Telecentre
• Augusta Historical Society
• Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association
• lotterywest (formerly the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia).