PHR -- USA History Section

Government of the

Principality of Hutt River
www.principality-hutt-river.org/gov

This section is a service of the Principality of Hutt River
High Representation to the United States of America.

History

In 1969, the government of Western Australia imposed draconian wheat quotas on local farmers. After prolonged discussions failed to resolve the crisis, Leonard George Casley and his associates seceded from Western Australia and the Commonwealth. The citizens remained loyal to Queen Elizabeth II, however. Leonard Casley was elected administrator of the newly named Hutt River Province. Faced with further threats from a new federal government, Administrator Casley was elected Prince Leonard to protect himself and his supporters from prosecution, using arcane provisions of British Common Law

Pungnga by Dougie Ryder

The Principality of Hutt River lies in lands sacred to the Nunda, the local Aboriginal people since ancient times,
thus they bestowed upon Prince Leonard the title, "Protector of the Legends".
Indigenous art is highly collectible

In subsequent years, word of the Province and its unique story spread throughout Australia and the world. Many people of good will lent their moral support to Prince Leonard and his cause and some came to volunteer their skills and labour. Prince Leonard is widely admired for his achievements, including his lifelong struggle for fundamental human rights and justice. He is also a scientist, mathematician and philosopher of note, having received many awards and honorary degrees

Many documents and photo's of historic interest may be found by visiting the Governments Historic Archives section of the website