Fremantle WA
6160
(Pop:9 500)
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'Freo' is a sophisticated and remarkable port and
tourist town 18 km s-w of Perth. Interesting
historic buildings, elegant hotels and countless
cafes & restaurants balance the industrial area
around the docks. Established in 1929 by Capt
Fremantle as a whaling & fishing settlement, the
arrival of British convicts in 1850 helped boost the
population and construction in the area. Fremantle
Gaol, Fremantle Arts Centre & History Museum were
all convict built. The 1980s saw Fremantle become one
of Australia's premier tourist destinations
particularly after the 1983 America's Cup yachting
victory which resulted in the city hosting the
following race in 1987. Fremantle Markets held
Fri/Sat/Sun. Fremantle International Jazz Festival
(Jan), Fremantle Seafood Celebration (Feb), Fremantle
Street Arts Festival (Apr), Blessing of the Fleet
(Oct), Fremantle Festival (Nov).
Accommodation:
Fremantle has over half a dozen hotels, many
B&Bs, holiday apartments and 3 caravan
parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Town Hall Kings
Sq. Tel (08) 9431 7878.
Regional Business Directory:
1. Beauty & Fashion
2. Business to Business
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