The Royal Oak, established in 1849, was the first inn set up within the original townsite of Toodyay in Western Australia. The relatively modest building was owned by William Herbert and stood on lot
Location of the first Royal Oak Inn established within the original Toodyay township
Ford crossing, West Toodyay
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The ford crossing is a natural feature of the Avon River in West Toodyay, Western Australia. It was used by the early settlers in the area to cross the river before the construction of the West Toodya
The Royal Oak, Toodyay (1849–1851)
…after the first survey of the township had been carried out in 1849. His publican's license, however, was granted in July 1849. Situated close to the ford crossing and opposite the Military Barracks, the inn profited from passing trade as the settlers travelled to and from Perth and the upper Toodyay Valley. It…
Natural ford crossing, West Toodyay, 2016
Northern approach from near the site of the Highland Laddie