About Albert Facey Homestead
The Albert Facey Homestead is a heritage-listed timber and corrugated iron homestead located in Wickepin, in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Originally built on Facey's farm south of Wickepin, it was relocated into the townsite for preservation. It is notable as the former home of Albert Facey (1894-1982), farmer and author of the Australian classic autobiography A Fortunate Life, and is preserved as a small museum.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest, relocated early 20th-century homestead set within the Wickepin townsite. The building is furnished to reflect rural life in the 1920s-1930s and displays photographs, documents, farming items and memorabilia related to Albert Facey and his family. The site is compact with interpretive signage, surrounded by open town parkland, and is typically viewed as a short self-guided or pre-arranged guided visit.
Key highlights
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Heritage-listed homestead associated with author Albert Facey
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Relocated and preserved original timber and iron farmhouse
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Interior displays of photographs, memorabilia and farming artefacts
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Connection to the autobiography A Fortunate Life
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Located within Wickepin townsite with easy access