Western Australia

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English: Western Australia is the largest state of Australia and covers the western third of the mainland. Perth, Western Australia is the capital of Western Australia both were founded in 1829.
  • Flag for Western Australia

    Flag for Western Australia

  • Map of Australia highlighting Western Australia

    Map of Australia highlighting Western Australia

  • Skyline of the Perth CBD

    Skyline of the Perth CBD

  • Pentecost River

    Pentecost River

Western Australian Museum
Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range

Emblems[edit]

Major Population Centres[edit]

75% Western Australia's total population resides within the Perth/Mandurah area, with less than 5% of the population residing outside the south west corner.

More Images of smaller towns within WA

Capital city: Perth[edit]

  • CBD skyline

    CBD skyline

  • St. Bartholomew's Church in East Perth Cemeteries the first cemetery for Perth

    St. Bartholomew's Church in East Perth Cemeteries the first cemetery for Perth

  • Perth Concert Hall

    Perth Concert Hall

  • Jarrah fence

    Jarrah fence

  • London Court

    London Court

  • Darlington Hall

    Darlington Hall

  • Westfield Winery Cellar

    Westfield Winery Cellar

  • Aerial view of Perth

    Aerial view of Perth

Albany[edit]

  • Drawing by Westall c1801 of King George Sound

    Drawing by Westall c1801 of King George Sound

  • Albany Townhall

    Albany Townhall

  • Dog Rock

    Dog Rock

  • Amity Replica

    Amity Replica

Broome[edit]

  • Cable Beach, Broome

    Cable Beach, Broome

  • Sunset on Eighty mile Beach

    Sunset on Eighty mile Beach

Bunbury[edit]

  • new port area

    new port area

  • Bunbury map location

    Bunbury map location

  • old port area

    old port area

Geraldton[edit]

  • Geraldton map location

    Geraldton map location

  • distance sign Geraldton east to Mt Magnet

    distance sign Geraldton east to Mt Magnet

Kalgoorlie[edit]

  • Mining Kalgoorlie 1951

    Mining Kalgoorlie 1951

  • The Super Pit

    The Super Pit

Mandurah[edit]

  • The grave of Thomas Peel, who was granted the land south of the Swan river colony in 1829 that now encompasses the Mandurah area, the region now bears his name

    The grave of Thomas Peel, who was granted the land south of the Swan river colony in 1829 that now encompasses the Mandurah area, the region now bears his name

  • Anchor retrieved from the wreck of the barque James service which sank on Murray reef off the coast of Mandurah in ..... The anchor is the a memorial to the passengers and crew all whom perished

    Anchor retrieved from the wreck of the barque James service which sank on Murray reef off the coast of Mandurah in ..... The anchor is the a memorial to the passengers and crew all whom perished

  • Dawesville Cut

    Dawesville Cut

Port Hedland[edit]

  • Iron ore train arriving in Port hedland

    Iron ore train arriving in Port hedland

Natural Features[edit]

With a total area of 2,645,615 km2(1,021,478 sq mi) Western Australia has many natural features, to see more follow this link...

  • Geenmount, in the Darling Range

    Geenmount, in the Darling Range

  • Mount Toolbrunup in the Stirling Range

    Mount Toolbrunup in the Stirling Range

  • Aerial view of the Canning River c1932

    Aerial view of the Canning River c1932

  • Murchison River Gorge

    Murchison River Gorge

  • thrombolites observation walkway Lake Clifton

    thrombolites observation walkway Lake Clifton

  • Natural Bridge near Albany

    Natural Bridge near Albany

  • The Pinnacles

    The Pinnacles

  • Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow

    Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow

  • Wave Rock Wave Rock

    Wave Rock Wave Rock

Fauna[edit]

Mammals[edit]

  • Grey Kangaroo

    Grey Kangaroo

  • Numbat

    Numbat

Birds[edit]

  • Pandion haliaetus

    Pandion haliaetus

  • Barnardius zonarius -- Twenty Eight

    Barnardius zonarius -- Twenty Eight

  • Trichoglossus haematodus -- Rainbow Lorikeet introduced into WA 1960's now classed as a pest

    Trichoglossus haematodus -- Rainbow Lorikeet introduced into WA 1960's now classed as a pest

  • Egretta novaehollandiae-- White Faced Heron

    Egretta novaehollandiae-- White Faced Heron

Fossils[edit]

  •  Crinoid from Gascoyne Junction

     Crinoid from Gascoyne Junction

Other[edit]

Flora[edit]

Western Australia has over 10,000 species of Flora

People[edit]

Historical[edit]

  • Sir John Forrest, first Premier of Western Australia

    Sir John Forrest, first Premier of Western Australia

  • Moondyne Joe, bushranger

    Moondyne Joe, bushranger

  • Edith Cowan the first women elected to an Australian Parliament

    Edith Cowan the first women elected to an Australian Parliament

  • Charles Yelverton O'Connor

    Charles Yelverton O'Connor

  • Horrie Miller

    Horrie Miller

Contemporary[edit]

  • Alan Carpenter, former Premier of WA

    Alan Carpenter, former Premier of WA

  • Former Premier, Geoff Gallop

    Former Premier, Geoff Gallop

  • FESA personnel training

    FESA personnel training

  • Bronwym McDougall, Uggs N Rugs

    Bronwym McDougall, Uggs N Rugs

Economic Activities[edit]

Industry[edit]

  • Robb Jetty c1920, site of sale yards, abattoirs and tanneries until the 1980's

    Robb Jetty c1920, site of sale yards, abattoirs and tanneries until the 1980's

  • arrival of new rolling stock.

    arrival of new rolling stock.

  • old port loading crane, at the WA maritime museum

    old port loading crane, at the WA maritime museum

  • Salt processing at Dampier

    Salt processing at Dampier

Agriculture[edit]

  • Tractor ripping up near Kulin

    Tractor ripping up near Kulin

  • Gwelup market garden

    Gwelup market garden

  • Grain silo Quairading

    Grain silo Quairading

  • potatoe planting machine c1890

    potatoe planting machine c1890

Mining[edit]

  • Blue asbestos, from Wittenoom

    Blue asbestos, from Wittenoom

  • Gold mining Kalgoorlie c1951

    Gold mining Kalgoorlie c1951

  • Barrow Is. area has some of the largest reserves on natural gas

    Barrow Is. area has some of the largest reserves on natural gas

Commercial[edit]

  • National Hotel, Fremantle

    National Hotel, Fremantle

  • London Court, retail shopping arcade

    London Court, retail shopping arcade

  • Perth GPO

    Perth GPO

  • Thornlie square shopping centre

    Thornlie square shopping centre

Tourism[edit]

  • section 1000km long Bibbulmun track

    section 1000km long Bibbulmun track

  • Ettamogah in Cunderdin built by the shire to attract more tourist

    Ettamogah in Cunderdin built by the shire to attract more tourist

  • Dolphins at Monkey Mia

    Dolphins at Monkey Mia

  • Accessing many parts of WA require careful planning and preparation, tourists should always be aware of conditions

    Accessing many parts of WA require careful planning and preparation, tourists should always be aware of conditions

Sport[edit]

  • Rally Australia 2006, Dani Sordo during the Bannister stage

    Rally Australia 2006, Dani Sordo during the Bannister stage

  • Marcus Grönholm, during the Bunning stage of Rally Australia 2006

    Marcus Grönholm, during the Bunning stage of Rally Australia 2006

  • pitch repairs during drinks Australi v Sth Africa at the WACA ground 2005

    pitch repairs during drinks Australi v Sth Africa at the WACA ground 2005

  • Belmont Park Race course

    Belmont Park Race course

History[edit]

  • replica of the Arch recovered from the Batavia

    replica of the Arch recovered from the Batavia

  • Rabbit proof fence

    Rabbit proof fence

  • Tranby house Maylands

    Tranby house Maylands

  • Memorial at East Perth Cemeteries to people of Chinese decent who immigrated to WA

    Memorial at East Perth Cemeteries to people of Chinese decent who immigrated to WA

Entertainment[edit]

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