Cossack

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Originally known as Tien Tsin Harbour, after the first barque to deliver livestock and supplies to early settlers in the north west back in 1864, Cossack was once the bustling harbour for the early pearling industry before it relocated to Broome. The municipality of Cossack was dissolved in 1910, although people continued to live there until after World War II.

Today Cossack offers a unique look at our colonial past, with nine of the original buildings fully restored. To combat the cyclonic conditions these early settlers constructed the public buildings from local sandstone. Some of the finest examples are still standing today in what is now a mere ghost town.

The old Police Barracks (1896) offers excellent backpacker accommodation, Galbraiths Store (1890-1891) has recently been opened by the Cheeditha Aboriginal group for the display and sale of local Aboriginal artefacts, and at the Old Customs House you can relax with a Devonshire Tea or cold drink and sandwich while enjoying the views over Butcher's Inlet. The Post and Telegraph Office (1887) houses a fine art gallery featuring works by significant local artists while The Courthouse (1887) is the William Shakespeare-Hall Social History Museum, open for public inspection from 1000 to 1600 daily. Admission to museum $3.00 adults $1.00 children.

Take in the view from Tien Tsin Lookout, try fishing off the old wharf or enjoy a picnic at picturesque Settlers Beach. Water-skiing is permitted along the northern eastern foreshore and boat hire is available (Powered Dinghies) for excellent mangrove creek fishing.

The pioneer cemetery, located in the sand dunes is another unique feature with many graves the sad reminder of the fate of many of the Japanese pearl divers.