Episode 2 of 2

Naming of Perth

When
12 August 1829
Where
Perth
Part of
Founding of Perth, Western Australia

Perth was named in honor of Sir George Murray, as recorded in Charles Fremantle's diary.

The town was named Perth according to the wishes of Sir George Murray, as recorded in Charles Fremantle's diary entry for 12 August 1829. This naming reflected the political influences shaping the colony's early development.

Sources

  1. Perth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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