Foundations of Fremantle, The: Exploring the Early History of Western Australia’s Port City

Tells the story of Fremantle’s history from pre-settlement Noongar life, the arrival of British settlers in 1829, depression and radical upheavals to the new world of the early 20th century. It traces Fremantle’s character through the establishment of the port, the development of local agriculture and business…the intimate experiences of everyday life. It contains early images and photographs of the exhibition in Fremantle History Museum.

64 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 30 cm #0921