Title (extended title only)Dewey: 994.11DescriptionNamed in honour of Fremantle's most noted family. Lionel Samson arrived at Fremantle (in the ship Carlisle) one week after Governor Stirling had founded Perth. The business he established, Lionel Samson and Son Pty. Ltd. is the state's oldest family business. He was appointed Postmaster General, a post which he served from his wine and spirit importing firm for many years. His eldest son, Michael, born in 1844, was largely responsible for the sandalwood trade with China. Point Samson in the Pilbara was named in his honour. He later became Mayor of Fremantle. Another Samson, Sir William Frederick, was probably Fremantle's best known and most loved Mayor who served in office for over twenty years in the 1950's and 60's. The streets of Samson are named after notable residents of Fremantle since its early days until the present.
