Nanambinia Station - Ep 4
The Dimer Family of Nanambinia tells the fascinating story of Heinrich Dimer, who began his life in Weisloch, Germany, then came to Australia by way of an American whaling ship. Heinrich jumped ship, briefly becoming a fugitive, before moving to the Cape Arid region east of Esperance. From humble beginnings, he worked his way up to becoming one of the largest pastoralists in the region, establishing Nanambinia Station, and building the beautiful homestead there. Henry married Nyungar woman Topsy Whitehand, and together, they had a large family that made a beautiful, welcoming home in the middle of an isolated and unforgiving region. The legacy of Henry and his family remains in the region to today, with many of his descendants still here. This is a remarkable story of people who survived and achieved far beyond the odds.
We are extremely grateful to our project partners The Mt Burdett Foundation, without whom this episode would not be possible, and the wonderful people who helped us bring this episode to life!
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