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  Home: City of Perth
Welcome to the City of Perth, the local government authority for the capital of Western Australia.
The City is experiencing record growth in terms of inner-city living, development and industry, servicing 100,000 daily visitors and workers in addition to its 13,000 inner-city residents.
The City of Perth is a major provider of free entertainment for the 1.5 million people in the metropolitan area and is the premier destination for business, entertainment, nightlife, culture and the arts.
www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au   (0 words)

  
  Perth Tourism
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, lies on the banks of the Swan River and is a cosmopolitan city with a big country heart.
The discovery of gold in the eastern goldfields was a catalyst to Perth’s growth, as were the network of railways constructed during the late 19th Century.
Perth is actually 19km inland from the sparkling Indian Ocean coast and main port of Fremantle, a delightful fishing town full of culture and history.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/perth.html   (737 words)

  
  Perth, Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Perth is a significant base of operations for the Australian military, since it is the largest city on the west coast.
Many Perth residents consider their city to be egalitarian and relaxed, with a relatively large middle class and a suburban lifestyle; however, as with all large cities, Perth does have pockets of extreme wealth and poverty.
Perth is served by Perth Airport in the city's east for domestic and international flights and Jandakot Airport in the city's southern suburbs for light aviation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Perth,_Australia   (3800 words)

  
 PERTH INFORMATION, THINGS TO DO IN PERTH, SIGHT SEEING IN PERTH, THE CITY OF PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is another of Australia's modern cities and is supposedly Australia's sunniest capital.
Perth is also the most isolated capital city in the world with 80% of the 1.8 million people in Western Australia living in and around the city.
Perth is situated on the west bank of the Swan River and was founded in 1829.
www.australianexplorer.com /perth_information.htm   (449 words)

  
 Perth   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In the nineteenth century, Perth was a centre of banking and this impressive building, which has a magnificent plaster ceiling, was built as the headquarters of the Central Bank of Scotland which was absorbed by the Bank of Scotland who had this as their main branch in the city till 2003.
Perth is still a railway junction, and was at one time the meeting point of the North British, Caledonian and Highland Railways.
Of the churches in Perth, the church of St John the Baptist, or St John's at is usually known is the most historic.
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 Perth Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Perth's origins lay in the fort the Romans built at Bertha in about AD83 to act as a supply base for their occasional occupation of north eastern Scotland (see our Historical Timeline).
This led to the construction over several years of large scale flood defences that were completed late in 2001, leaving Perth with a remodelled and very attractive riverside, and returning to the townspeople full access to the parks of North and South Inch.
Perth's hopes of capital status died with James I. Perth's more recent history, at least until the coming of the motorways in the early 1980s, has been dominated by the railways.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /perth/perth/index.html   (932 words)

  
 CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
Perth is similar to Sydney, with modern skyscrapers poking at the skyline, overlooking the brilliant Indian Ocean.
Perth's beaches rival any in Australia, and the city's beautiful botanic gardens on the edge of downtown would be a highlight anywhere.
Perth is exceptionally tourist-friendly, with a free transport zone in the middle of town allowing you to explore without having to worry about your wallet.
www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=148   (244 words)

  
 Perth on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Perth was founded in 1829 but did not gain importance until the Coolgardie gold rush (1890s), the development of the port at Fremantle, and the construction of rail lines (early 20th cent.).
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www.encyclopedia.com /html/P/PerthA1us.asp   (481 words)

  
 Rideau Canal Waterway - Map of Perth
Perth is a thriving community with all the modern conveniences wonderfully blended with the charm of an "Old Ontario" town.
Perth was originally laid out as a military settlement in 1816 to help protect the inland water route connecting Lake Ontario with the Ottawa River, and to act as an administrative centre for settlers in the region.
Perth was laid out on the banks of the Pike River, renamed Tay after the river of the same name that flows beside Perth, Scotland.
www.rideau-info.com /canal/driving/map-perth.html   (1144 words)

  
 Perth Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Perth is a vibrant and modern city sitting between the cerulean Indian Ocean and the ancient Darling Ranges.
Bluelist it › If you want your list to be considered for the Perth book, use the keyword 'highlight'.
Perth is said to be the most isolated capital city in the world.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/australia/perth   (416 words)

  
 Perth travel guide
Perth is the capital of Western Australia, which is situated along the banks of the Swan River.
Perth is clean and beautiful, but by far, its best attraction is the great weather and it's beautiful beaches.
Perth is the gateway to the rest of Western Australia, which ranges from the rugged Kimberley region in the far north of the state, through the vast Pilbara region to the wheat growing areas of the midlands and on to the forests and temperate farmlands of the South West of the state.
www.world66.com /australiaandpacific/australia/westernaustralia/perth   (394 words)

  
 Scottish Racing - Horse Racing in Scotland - Scottish Racecourses
Although flat racing was briefly recorded on the North Inch at the turn of the century, Perth has been exclusively linked to jump racing since the track was moved to its current location in 1908.
Perth's Festival Meeting was first staged in April 1989 and is now firmly established as one of the best fixtures in the British racing calendar.
Perth pioneered summer jumping in 1995 and Scone's first ever Sunday meeting on 25th June, 2000 attracted 9,000 racegoers.
www.scottishracing.co.uk /perth.html   (575 words)

  
 First Step Communications: About Perth, Western Australia
The Perth Cultural Centre is in the city centre itself, and contains the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the State Library and the Western Australian Museum.
There's always something going on in the Perth arts scene, but the best time to visit is during summer, when we host the annual Festival of Perth.
The port town of Fremantle is part of the Perth metropolitan area, and less than half an hour's drive from the centre of Perth.
www.firststep.com.au /perth   (674 words)

  
 Perth travel guide - Wikitravel
Perth Mint is the nation's oldest operating mint and one of the oldest mints in the world still producing coins from its original premises.
Perth residents are not known for their discerning palates and a 'West Coast' cuisine has not really developed.
Perth is very popular with backpackers and there are a large number of backpackers' hostels located in the city, particularly in the Northbridge area.
wikitravel.org /en/Perth_(Australia)   (4719 words)

  
 Town of Perth   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Perth's growth has historically been slow and steady allowing the community to build a strong, selective, and well diversified economic base.
Today, however, the future holds a relatively strong pressure for growth as Ottawa is slated to grow by as much as 50 per cent over the next two decades, and Highway 7, the main highway to Ottawa, will soon become four lanes between Ottawa and neighbouring Carleton Place.
Fortunately, Perth is prepared for development in all industrial, commercial and residential sections.
www.town.perth.on.ca /siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=58   (326 words)

  
 Perth Attractions Perth Tourism
Perth Zoo, Burswood Casino, Perth Mint — Australia's precious metals mint is the world's oldest mint still operating from its original premises, Adventure World, AQWA walk through aquarium with a seal exhibit.
Perth is large enough to offer an assortment of experiences yet dense enough to be seen quite easily.
The Perth Zoo is one of the world’s best small zoos and situated close to the South Perth foreshore, is a good way to spend a few hours.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/perth_attractions.html   (498 words)

  
 Perth (2005)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Plot Summary: Perth is the journey into the heart of Harry Lee, a 51-year-old part-time security guard and taxi driver...
Somehow, coffeeshops feature prominently in Singapore movies of late, and Perth is no different, where characters sit around and rant about the authorities, give subtle jibes on the army, and the eventuality of army regulars after their retirement from the uniformed services.
Perth looks like a one man show from its trailer and poster, with Lim Kay Tong putting in a wonderful performance in shouldering the movie, but gladly, a cast of familiar (and perhaps stereotypical) supporting characters help add some depth and sometimes, dark humour.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0444890   (691 words)

  
 Perth time Perth Australia
Perth is, depending on daylight saving time in various eastern states about 3 hour behind the eastern states of Australia, a fact that many dumbos in the eastern states are not aware of and to the annoyance to Perthites being disturbed at waking time.
It's bad enough them thinking Captain Cook was the discoverer of Australia without giving credit to Aboriginals, and Dutch 1600s contact north of Perth at a time in history when Cook was twinkle in his great grandfather's eye.
Perth Calendar of Events with Public Holidays in Perth Western Australia
www.perthperth.com /perthtime.htm   (115 words)

  
 Hotels in Perth (and vicinity)
Perth, WE Located at the west end of Perth, this hotel is one-half km (one-quarter mile) from Swan River and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Perth, WA Adjacent to Kings Park recreational facilities, Sullivans Hotel Perth is in the city centre.
Perth, WA Located in central downtown Perth, this property is adjacent to West End Entertainment and less than 15 kilometers (10 miles) from Scarborough Beach.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/WesternAustralia/Perth.asp   (771 words)

  
 Ozhorizons - Western Australia - Perth, Travel, Tour and Accomodation Guide -
Tourists commonly refer to Perth as the "friendly city", and famous notables have also renamed the city after their personal experiences.
Astronaut John Glenn called Perth the "City of Lights" after his historic fly-over in 1962 and victorious America's Cup skipper Dennis Connor referred to it as the "most isolated city in the world".
Most paint Perth as bright, fun, friendly and "laid back" (relaxing) but visitors to the city can be sure to find their own descriptions after their holiday.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /wa/perth/perthindex.htm   (622 words)

  
 Perth Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
Buoyed by mineral wealth and foreign investment, high-rise buildings dot the skyline of Perth in Western Australia, and an influx of immigrants gives the city a healthy diversity.
Perth's literal highlight is King's Park, 1,000 acres of greenery atop Mt. Eliza, which affords panoramic views of the city.
Perth, the capital city and home to nearly 75% of the state's 1.9 million residents, is a modern, pleasant metropolis with an easygoing, welcoming attitude.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=perth@118   (314 words)

  
 Perth Scotland Perthshire - the Fair City
The city of Perth Scotland is the county town of Perthshire and also known as St John's Town or even as the Fair City.
Perth's city centre is compact with two large and open public parks - the North and South Inches on each flank and the mighty River Tay along side.
Perth has probably always been a centre for farming and less dependent on the traditional Scottish industries of fishing, textiles and engineering.
www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk /perth2.htm   (177 words)

  
 City of Perth
The City of Perth Access Maps show you how to get around and provides useful information on accessible features such as accessible public transport and parking, toilets and easy access walking routes through the city.
The ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Mends Street Jetty (South Perth and the Perth Zoo) is accessible for wheelchairs and scooters.
The City of Perth is a very safe city by world standards, monitoring a network of 135 CCTV cameras in the central area and Northbridge manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.perth.wa.gov.au /html/ser05_.php   (1239 words)

  
 Perth - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
People who live in Perth, Western Australia tend to be fiercely proud of their city and with good reason.
Perth is unusual in that although it is a major capital of an Australian state, it is in fact closer to Southeast Asia than it is to any other Australian city.
Perhaps this is one reason why those who dwell in Perth are very proud of their city, it has survived throughout years of colonisation and the building of business whilst being very remote, although they are part of Australia you can sense their feelings of independence and strength.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/perth   (262 words)

  
 Perth Area Main Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Sited on the banks of the River Tay, Perth developed as a major trading centre based on its port and its strategically significant location at the lowest bridging point of the Tay for many centuries.
Built in 1580 in the grounds of a former abbey, it was enlarged in 1803 and having passed between families is today home to the Earl and Countess of Mansfield.
On the Crieff road out of Perth you will find Huntingtower Castle, a fascinating glimpse of the way buildings are altered to meet the needs of their occupants: and another key part of the backdrop to Scotland's history.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /areapert/index.html   (410 words)

  
 Sightseeing, tours, attractions and events - book online
Cruise upstream from Perth to the picturesque Swan Valley region.
This is the perfect way to enjoy lunch and take in the views of Perth and her surrounds.
Starting in Perth, the tour takes in all major attractions, beginning with Kings Park botanical gardens, where you have time to experience a walk through the trees canopies on the Tree Top Walkway.
www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/ed_PRODUCT_results.jsp?CITY=PERTH&AUID=1531   (723 words)

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