Cossack

Not far from Point Samson is the deserted town of Cossack, where many of the original buildings have been preserved. It was settled as far back as 1863 and was an important port for the region.

Galbraiths were merchants and shipping agents. They also bought and sold pearls:

The courthouse is an impressive building, built in 1895:

I posed for a photo on its verandah:

The place attracts fishermen. I watched someone catch an angel fish, and then threw it back because it was too small: