About Fremantle |
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Fremantle was established in 1829 as a port for the fledgling Swan River Colony. It is 20 kms from Perth, the capital city of the state of Western Australia. It is known today for its busy working port, the many heritage buildings, and vibrant cafes restaurants and arts precincts. Find out more by checking the internet sites below. No endorsement is implied from the links.
| City of Fremantle Fremantle Focus | Fremantle Visitors Centre |
| Fremantle City Library City of Fremantle | |
| Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour webcam Dept for Planning & Infrastructure |
Fremantle Fremantle Chamber of Commerce |
| Maritme Museum Fremantle | |
| Fremantle Prison | Fremantle Online |
| Fremantle Markets | Fremantle
West Australian Tourism & Accommodation Guide |
| Fremantle Ports | Your Guide to Perth and Fremantle |
| Rottnest Island | Fremantle Walkabout |
| Fremantle Arts Centre | Fremantle Stays |
| Fremantle Press | Fremantle Wikipedia |
| Fremantle Football Club WAFL "Fremantle Dockers" |
Fremantle Climate Statistics Bureau of Meteorology |
| University of Notre Dame | Free Maps for downloading Dept of Land Information |
General standard reference books about the history of Fremantle
- Ewers, John K. : The Western Gateway: A History of Fremantle (City of Fremantle, 1948 and later editions)
- Reece, R. and Pascoe, R. : A Place of Consequence: A Pictorial History of Fremantle (Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1985)
- Tout-Smith, Deborah: The Foundations of Fremantle: Exploring the Early History of Western Australia’s Port City (WA Museum, 1998)
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20 June, 2008
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