![]() ![]() The town of Wickepin is located three hours drive southeast of Perth. ![]() ![]() Alternatively just sit in the tranquil surroundings with a copy of “A Fortunate Life” and envisage life in the wheatbelt in the early 1900s. Swim in the refreshing, calm waters or take out a boat to explore this impressive body of water. Avid birdwatchers can spend hours studying numerous water birds inhabiting the lake. Whilst in Wickepin, try and include a visit to the picturesque Lake Yealering. Allowing half a day to complete the drive will provide you with plenty of time to explore various significant places in Facey’s childhood. The homestead forms part of the Albert Facey Heritage Trail that leads you through Wickepin and surrounding areas to discover more about the life of this literary genius. At first I tried to keep a tally of those who peopled the story. The three actors in the play transformed themselves into a variety of characters. As you wander through the rooms you will have the opportunity to see Facey’s own furniture and personal effects. Albert Facey’s A Fortunate Life covers his whole life-span, with a myriad of people involved, as you can imagine. Facey lived with his family in this house until the Great Depression. A visit to the Albert Facey Homestead gives a unique insight into the life of the author of ‘A Fortunate Life’ in the early 1900s. ![]()
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