Frederick Henry Piesse

Frederick Henry Piesse (born December 6 1853, died June 29 1912) was a businessman and politician who is credited with much of the early development of the region around Katanning, Western Australia.

He began his working life at the Northam general store. Later he went pearl fishing industry at Shark Bay between 1872 and 1875. He was postmaster and telegraphist at Williams between 1875 and 1880.

In 1880, Piesse launched the general produce firm of F. & C. Piesse at Williams. He set up a portable store in 1886 following the progress of the Great Southern Line, finishing up at Katanning. He then bought agricultural land near the railway and in 1891 built a flour mill in Katanning.

He established a wine industry, making wines that won awards in Perth, London and Paris.

He was a Member of Legislative Assembly of Western Australia between 1890-1900 and 1904-1909.