Fremantle/Perth History By mikey88772 Apr 30, 1629 Batavia wrecked on the Abrolhos Islands Apr 30, 1696 William de Vlamingh lands on Rottnest and explores and names the Swan River Apr 30, 1826 First settlement begins at King George Sound (Albany) Apr 30, 1829 Swan River Settlement begins May 2, 1829 Charles Fremantle lands near mouth of the Swan River and claims land for Britain. Jun 18, 1829 James Stirling officially proclaims the territory of Western Australia. Aug 12, 1829 Perth is founded Apr 30, 1831 First prison built in Fremantle Apr 30, 1850 First convicts are sent to WA. Sep 23, 1856 Perth is proclaimed by Queen Victoria. Apr 30, 1868 Transportation of convicts are stopped. Apr 30, 1893 Gold discovered in Kalgoorlie. Jan 1, 1901 Western Australia becomes the Commenwealth of Australia. Period: Apr 30, 1914 to Apr 30, 1918 World War 1 Jun 3, 1929 Fremantle becomes a city.