South Fremantle, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South FremantlePerth, Western Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 6162 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Fremantle | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Fremantle | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fremantle | ||||||||||||||
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South Fremantle is a suburb found in Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Fremantle.
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A Look Back: South Fremantle's History
South Fremantle has a long and interesting history. The first known development happened in 1831. This is when Richard Goldsmith Meares set up a special oven called a lime-burning kiln. He used it to make lime, which was important for building.
The area was close to Owen's Anchorage, a safe harbour in Cockburn Sound. Because of this, ships started using it as another place to arrive.
Early Industry and Growth
In 1898, a railway line was built from Fremantle to Robb Jetty. At the same time, a large building called an abattoir was constructed. This was a place where livestock, like cattle, were processed after arriving by ship. Many animals came from the Kimberley Region in the north-west.
The area around the abattoir had large fields for animals to graze. There were also small market gardens.
The Coogee Hotel was built in 1901. In 1903, the railway line was made even longer, reaching Woodman Point. More lime kilns were built during this time. This was because many new buildings were needed as the population grew. People were moving to the area after gold was discovered.
The Newmarket Hotel, which sits near Hamilton Hill and South Fremantle, was sometimes thought to be in either suburb.
From Industry to Homes
Over time, South Fremantle became a hub for heavy industry in Perth. It had a power station that used coal, large railway yards, the abattoir, and sheds for drying animal skins.
However, starting in the 1980s, more and more people wanted to live in the area. This led to many of these industrial places being moved or closed down.
South Beach: A Local Gem
South Beach is a beautiful area with a beach and nearby land in South Fremantle. Both the beach and the old, unused railway station are important parts of the South Fremantle community's story.
Industrial Past: Important Sites
South Fremantle has a rich industrial past. Many large facilities were once located here.
Railway Marshalling Yards
In the 1960s, a very large marshalling yard was built by Western Australian Government Railways. A marshalling yard is a place where train cars are sorted and put together to form new trains. It also had a tall signal box tower to control the trains. This yard was part of a big project to build a new railway line from Kalgoorlie to Leighton.
The yard was closed down in the 1990s.
Robb Jetty Abattoir
To learn more about this important site, see the main article: Robbs Jetty Abattoir.
Getting Around: Public Transport
South Fremantle is well-connected by bus services. Many bus routes serve the area, making it easy to travel around.
Bus Services in South Fremantle
- Bus route 512 travels from Fremantle Station to Murdoch Station. It uses South Street, Hampton Road, and Cockburn Road.
- Bus route 532 goes from Fremantle Station to Cockburn Central Station. It travels along South Terrace, Douro Road, and Hampton Road.
- Bus route 548 connects Fremantle Station to Rockingham Station. This route also uses South Street, Hampton Road, and Cockburn Road.
- The 998 CircleRoute bus goes clockwise from Fremantle Station and back. It has limited stops and serves South Street.
- The 999 CircleRoute bus goes anti-clockwise from Fremantle Station and back. It also has limited stops and serves South Street.
Other bus routes that use South Street and Hampton Road include:
- Routes 511 and 513, which go from Fremantle Station to Murdoch Station.
- Routes 520, 530, and 531, connecting Fremantle Station to Cockburn Central Station.
- Route 549, which travels from Fremantle Station to Rockingham Station.
