The launch of the new Radio station, Esperance HOT FM, to the airways.
The W919 steam locomotive purchased for the sum of $1500.00 in 1974 by the Esperance Bay Historical Society has been restored by volunteers.
Esperance farmers offered $10 million for Australia’s first tree farming package. Agwest Trade and Development SEAC have found a buyer for wood chipping eucalyptus globules.
The Esperance Port Authority reached a landmark decision to generate its own power supply.
The Esperance Girl Guides celebrate 5oth Anniversary.
Plans to harvest Tuna off the Esperance coast has been squashed.