Over 60 years ago when Vern and Jean Walsh were a young couple, they befriended Amelia. Then in her mid-70s, Amelia was a tall, gentle woman of great dignity and strength, who lived at historic Inlet Park in Busselton.  

As a pioneer of the Busselton region, Amelia was a third-generation descendant of hard-working settlers who arrived in the Swan River Colony in the 1830s.

Even in her mid-70s, Amelia single-handedly managed the family farm. This showcased her remarkable determination as she raised cattle, ran a dairy, and sold the produce, butter and cheese, and fruit from the orchard. 

In the small world of farming, Amelia first leased land to Vernon Walsh, for pasturing cattle and later sold him the Yuligugilup property over the road from her homestead for £10,000. 

When Vern and Jean later bought another beef property in the area, they named it Amelia Park in tribute to this courageous woman. Although they have both since passed on, the property is still called Amelia Park and in the 1990s the Walsh family decided to use the affectionate name to brand Amelia Park lamb and beef in her honour.