Fremantle/Perth History

By mikey88772

  • Batavia wrecked on the Abrolhos Islands

  • William de Vlamingh lands on Rottnest and explores and names the Swan River

  • First settlement begins at King George Sound (Albany)

  • Swan River Settlement begins

  • Charles Fremantle lands near mouth of the Swan River and claims land for Britain.

  • James Stirling officially proclaims the territory of Western Australia.

  • Perth is founded

  • First prison built in Fremantle

  • First convicts are sent to WA.

  • Perth is proclaimed by Queen Victoria.

  • Transportation of convicts are stopped.

  • Gold discovered in Kalgoorlie.

  • Western Australia becomes the Commenwealth of Australia.

  • Period: to

    World War 1

  • Fremantle becomes a city.