FINE COPY! SCARCE xi, 244 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 26 cm. #150722 First Edition.
Suburbs — Western Australia — Claremont — History. | Claremont (W.A.) — History.
The Town of Claremont is the local government authority for the beautiful, leafy, riverside suburbs of Claremont and Swanbourne 9kms from the city centre of Perth, Western Australia.
The Nyungar Aboriginal peoples knew Claremont as a place of plentiful spring water, good fishing and abundant waterfowl. The British felt almost at home – its gently undulating landscape mirrored in the clear waters of the Swan River. In 1830, John Butler, recently arrived from Liverpool, speculated on its commercial qualities. It was at Freshwater Bay, halfway between Perth and Fremantle, that he set up his inn, attracting travellers on the road connecting the two anchor communities of the Swan River Colony. From these humble beginnings Claremont quickly established itself into one of the most well recognised suburbs of Perth, Western Australia, whilst maintaining its village atmosphere.
Claremont: A History
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Additional Information
| Author | Geoffrey Bolton and Jenny Gregory |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | xi, 244 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 26 cm. |
| Publisher | University of Western Australia Press |
| Year Published | 1999 First Edition |
| Binding Type | Hardcover in Dustjacket |
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| Book Condition | Fine / Fine |
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