Throughout its history, St Davitts has served various purposes, from a private residence to a community gathering place. Each chapter of its life has contributed to the rich tapestry of local history, making it a cherished establishment within the community. Today, it stands as a proud symbol of heritage and hospitality.
St Davitts is Place number 02936 on the City of Busselton Register
Frederick William Ponsonby Cammilleri
Mayor of Busselton (1904 through 1907 )
Justice of the Peace (Appointed 1909)
The full government Gazette from 1909 that this snippet is taken from is available as a resource here (Dropbox link)
This Gazette from 1910 shows that in that year he was one of 16 JPs for the Suxxex District, with his name just under Frederick Aloysins Weld Bussell (from whom Busselton gets its name).
St Davitts remained in the Cammilleri family until 1959.
Medical Hub: 1959 to 1986
Dr A. G Hemsley (1959 to 62)
Ailsa Carrick (1962-72)
Maeve Monks (1962-86)
Private Gentlemans's Club
Photos and Stories from this perod of the houses History are being collected. Please email us if you have a story or something to add.
Family Home
St Davits over and above the other interesting facts is an example of a family home. It continues to have that grounded "home" feeling to this day.