Fremantle is considered to be one of Perth's cultural centres, with convict-built colonial era buildings, the old jetty and port, the maritime museum, and many other buildings of general historical interest.
Fremantle is notable for its large ethnic communities of Italian, Portuguese and Greek immigrants, which have all contributed to the distinctive heritage and culture of the city.
Fremantle and Perth have often had a light, humorous antagonism, which extends to the rivalry between local AFL team known as the Fremantle Football Club (colloquially known as The Dockers) and the Perth team, the West Coast Eagles.
General Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle, KCMG [Knight Commander of the order of St Michael and St George], CB [Knight, Grand Cross of St Michael and St George] was born in November 1835, and was one of the most senior officers of the Army, having held the rank of full General since March 1896.
General John Fremantle died in 1845, and his son Arthur Lyon entered the army seven years later as an ensign in the old 70th, from which he was immediately transferred to the 52nd Foot.
In the latter years Colonel Fremantle was placed on half-pay, and in 1881-82 he served as ADC on the staff of the Duke of Cambridge.
Fremantle, pronounced 'Frmantle', was established on 2 May 1829 when Captain Charles Howe Fremantle (after whom the settlement was named) formally took possession of 'the whole of the west coast of New Holland in the name of His Britannic Majesty and the Union Jack was hoisted on the south head of the river'.
Fremantle was formally proclaimed in August 1829 and almost immediately the Surveyor General, John Septimus Roe, laid out a grid system of roads on the isthmus which lay between South Bay and North Bay.
Fremantle Gaol - located on the top of a small hill at 16 The Terrace this remarkable historic gaol was built between 1851 and 1859.
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Fremantle is a small, suburb town of Perth, where everyone is friendly and laid back and somewhat alternative.
Fremantle was established in 1829 as a port for the fledgling Swan River Colony and was the major city in Western Australia for much of its early history; it was the first port of call in Australia for many migrants and visitors and sustains a rich mixture of cultures and nationalities.
Fremantle is a major tourist attraction for travellers from all parts of the world and attracts large numbers of residents and visitors on a daily basis.
Fremantle, Australia is located on the west coast of Australia, bordering the city of Perth.
Fremantle is a resort town with "bed and breakfast" hotels, restaurants and boutiques catering to fashion and current trends.
Fremantle is very often a first and last port of call for shipping operating between Australia and overseas destinations, making Fremantle a strategic port for trans-shipment of cargoes as well as direct services.
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Fremantle is one of the best preserved 19th century seaports in the world, with over 150 buildings classified by the National Trust.
Straddling Fremantle Harbour on the edge of the Indian Ocean the town is rich in maritime history, the Western Australia Maritime Museum boasting an internationally important collection of shipwreck relics some dating back to the Dutch sailors of the 17th century.
Exploring Fremantle on foot, with plenty of streetside café breaks, is the most agreeable way of visiting the town’s compactly grouped sights, although the Fremantle Tram offers informative commentaries on its various tours (daily, on the hour, 10am–5pm; $10), which depart from outside the town hall on St John’s Square.
Fremantle had the chance to finalise its spot in the finals with a win but alas the confirmation is a few weeks away yet with the game against the Kangaroos looming as the mini-final.
Fremantle have suffered a further blow with Steven Koops suffering a knee injury on the weekend in the match for West Perth.
Fremantle have now been granted limited access to the MCG and will be able to train there in the lead-up to the game this week.
Fremantle Prison has extensive research potential because of the place's high degree of integrity and authenticity and the ability of the material culture present to provide unique insight into the convict experience throughout the imperial, colonial and state periods.
Fremantle Prison, its artefacts, furnishings and fittings, written and painted graffiti and records, including published material, photographs, historical, archaeological and architectural records, and databases, provide an extensive resource for a broad range of historical and social research.
Fremantle Prison is the outstanding symbol of the period in which Western Australia was developed using convict labour.
Perhaps he was seduced by the tranquil waters of the Swan, and perhaps he believed that the impeding rocky bar would prove a minor obstacle to be blown away with a barrel or two of gunpowder and a little dredging, thus permitting commerce up the river.
Launceston again like Fremantle, had no satisfactory anchorage, and of all Australian ports at the mouth of rivers, most were plagued by sand a rock bars.
They foresaw that should Fremantle succeed and the mail ships come, their smart little steamers, plying along the west coast, would be squeezed out of business and a government subsidy for them to carry mail would be lost.
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In 1851 the Fremantle Literary Institute was established and the Fremantle Boys' School in 1852.
Unemployment in Fremantle was offset by continuing activity on the wharves and by frozen lamb exports which began in 1935.
The census populations of Fremantle (previously comprising North Fremantle and Fremantle municipalities and the Fremantle Road District), have been 18,564 (1911), 22, 327 (1933), 30,732 (1954) and 23,834 (1991).
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Fremantle's Justin Longmuir revealed that he was terrified as he lined up his match-winning, post-siren goal against St Kilda on Friday night, but his teammates were in no doubt that he would kick it.
Fremantle's late-season resurgence gains further momentum,while Melbourne is in danger of spiralling out of the finals.
Fremantle's late season resurgence gained further momentum today, overcoming a badly faltering Melbourne by 25 points at Subiaco Oval for a third straight AFL victory.
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These days, Fremantle is a picturesque port city that is home to hippies, yuppies, artists, musicians, fishermen and more than likely, some descendants of the first convicts.
Fremantle is a beautiful juxtaposition of the old and new, traditional views and alternative culture.
Fremantle has been home to migrants from distant lands since the early 1800’s and while it is less than 200 years old, its past has been rich and eventful.
Fremantle was named after Captain Sir Charles Howe Fremantle who took possession of the Western Australian coast, then called New Holland, for Britain in 1829.
Fremantle is an experience that no visitor to Western Australia should miss.
Fremantle is famous for its crayfish (rock lobsters) and more recently sardines as well as other local fish.
Fremantle is just south of Perth and offers a relaxing and enjoyable stay away from (but still close to) the glimmering skyscrapers of the Perth cityscape.
Fremantle has also gained a nickname of Freo, which it is often called.
The Fremantle Market is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and is situated on the corner of Henderson Street and South Terrace.
