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  2. Swan River (Western Australia) - Wikipedia

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    The Swan River (Nyungar: Derbarl Yerrigan [2] [3]) is a major river in the southwest of Western Australia. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth , Western Australia's capital and largest city.

  3. Swan Valley (Western Australia) - Wikipedia

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    The Swan Valley is a region in the upper reaches of the Swan River between Guildford and Bells Rapids, Western Australia. It is bordered to the east by the Darling Scarp . Both Ellenbrook and Jane Brook lie within the region and discharge into the Swan River.

  4. Swan River Colony - Wikipedia

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    The Swan River Colony, also known as the Swan River Settlement, [1] [2] or just Swan River, was a British colony established in 1829 on the Swan River, in Western Australia. This initial settlement place on the Swan River was soon named Perth, and it became the capital city of Western Australia. The name was a pars pro toto for

  5. Convict era of Western Australia - Wikipedia

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    Swan River Colony was established as a "free settlement" in June 1829. [5] Still, in early September the merchant vessel Anglesea grounded at Gage Roads, at the mouth of the Swan River. She did not break up, as had been expected, but instead survived to become Western Australia's first prison hulk. [6]

  6. List of bridges in Perth, Western Australia - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of major bridges in Perth, Western Australia. Most bridges cross either the Swan River or the Canning River, the two main rivers that traverse the Swan Coastal Plain. Others are overpasses for major roads.

  7. Perth Water - Wikipedia

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    Perth Water is a section of the Swan River on the southern edge of the central business district of Perth, Western Australia. It is between the Causeway to the east, and Narrows Bridge to the west – a large wide but shallow section of river, and the northern edge of the suburb South Perth. [1] [2] It is considered a landmark of the City of Perth.