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Step Back in Time and Explore Historic Guildford on the Swan River

Details: Category: Local Area Guide; Published: Wednesday, 01 December 2010 13:45; Written by Vicki Sly

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Guildford is old – not in the tired, worn out sense, but old as in filled with heritage-listed buildings and a sense of history not always associated with Perth.

Established in 1829, it is one of three towns founded during the settlement of the Swan River Colony and was chosen for its location on the river and its close proximity to fresh water at Success Hill. The entire town itself has been listed by the National Trust.

Bicycles, Birds, Books and Blooms in Bayswater

Details: Category: Local Area Guide; Published: Sunday, 03 April 2011 12:05; Written by Vicki Sly

The City of Bayswater, also known as the Garden City, is a blooming colourful Perth suburb located about 8 km north-east of the city centre.

It is one of Perth’s oldest suburbs with an interesting history stretching back over one hundred years. It has seen many changes in that time but even in the past 15 years young families and couples have moved into the area to take on renovator’s delights and set it buzzing.

Sand, Surf and Sea at Scarborough Beach

Details: Category: Local Area Guide; Published: Thursday, 04 November 2010 18:37; Written by Vicki Sly

Forget parsley and sage on the UK’s North Sea coastline; Scarborough Beach in Perth is all about sand, surf and sea.

The sand is wedding-dress white, the surf is reliable and the sea is brilliant blue.

Located 20 minutes drive north-west of central Perth, Scarborough sits in the City of Stirling and is often described as the west coast’s answer to Bondi Beach. Because of this you can always expect a crowd, so if people watching is your thing, Scarborough is a candy shop for the eyes.

Stylish Subiaco is a Drawcard

Details: Category: Local Area Guide; Published: Monday, 11 October 2010 19:56; Written by Lee-Ann Khoh

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Subiaco, known as “Subi” to the locals, is a chic cosmopolitan suburb located to the north of Kings Park. With a host of fashionable boutiques and other specialist shops, as well as cafés, bars and restaurants ranging from the casual to the upmarket, there is sure to be something for everyone in Subiaco.

Brick and Roses Decorate The Streets Of North Perth

Details: Category: Local Area Guide; Published: Thursday, 07 October 2010 14:34; Written by Emily Cordz

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Roses of all colours decorate gardens in front of the red and beige brick houses in the suburb of North Perth. Over the past 60 years immigrants from places like Greece, Italy, Vietnam, Myanmar and Korea have settled in North Perth creating a culturally vibrant community.

Step Back in Time and Explore Historic Guildford on the Swan River

Bicycles, Birds, Books and Blooms in Bayswater

Sand, Surf and Sea at Scarborough Beach

Stylish Subiaco is a Drawcard

Brick and Roses Decorate The Streets Of North Perth

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