Town of North Fremantle

The Town of North Fremantle was a local government area in metropolitan Perth across the Swan River from Fremantle.

Town of North Fremantle
Western Australia
Victoria Avenue, North Fremantle, later renamed Queen Victoria Street. North Fremantle Town Hall on the left.
Population2,363 (1961 census)
 • Density790/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Established1871
Area3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Council seatNorth Fremantle
RegionSouthern Perth, Western Australia

History

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On 13 September 1895, the Municipality of North Fremantle was declared. On 1 July 1961, it became a Town following enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. It amalgamated into the City of Fremantle on 1 November 1961.[1][2]

Suburbs

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The suburb of North Fremantle was the only suburb within this local government area.

Populations

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Year Population
1911 3,331
1921 3,545
1933 3,108
1947 5,442
1954 2,890
1961 2,363

References

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  1. ^ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 July 2007.
  2. ^ "Order in Council (per L.G. 793/61)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 3 November 1961. p. 1961:3086.

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