History of city Bunbury, Western Australia in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: The port city of Bunbury is the third largest city in Western Australia after the state capital, Perth, and Mandurah. It is situated 175 kilometres (109 mi) south of Perth's central business district (CBD).
Bunbury was first established in 1836, and was named in recognition of Lieutenant Henry William St Pierre Bunbury.
The city's administrative area, Greater Bunbury, includes four local government areas, and extends between Yarloop in the north, Boyanup to the south and Capel to the southwest.
The port of Bunbury services the farming, mining and timber industries of the south west.
Date of foundation: 1836
History:
Population: 75 628
Sights:
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Burlinton Hotel on Victoria Street, 1927 |
Monkbarns on the jetty, 24 November, 1918 |
Panorama of the city looking East |
Panorama of main street, November 1918 (arrow - Rose hotel) |
Panorama of the city |
Platform of Railway Station |
Post Office, circa 1910 |
The Jetty |
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After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.
