John Bussell

The following month, Stirling sailed with a party of prospective settlers on board Emily Taylor.

Stirling then confirmed his decision to establish a subcolony, the settlers' property was disembarked, and the town of Augusta declared at the site.

When the Bussell's home was destroyed by fire in 1834, the family re-established themselves at the Vasse, where they became successful and prosperous farmers.

It is known that John Bussell in February 1841 was directly involved in the murder of seven Aboriginal people (after a dispute over pay resulted in the death of English farmer George Layman) and he then subsequently pursued a larger group of Noongar north towards Bunbury where many more were killed around Lake Mininup.

From 4 November 1870 to 3 July 1872, Bussell served as a nominee Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council.