What colony is Perth part of?
Swan River
When did it officially become a city?
1856
What part of Australia is it located in?
West
Do a lot of people live there?
Yes.
What is its ranking as far as population?
fourth
What part of it was settled first?
on the Swan River
When was it founded?
1829
Did anyone influence the naming of Perth?
Sir George Murray
What caused a growth in the population?
gold rushes
When was this?
the late 19th century
What happened in the following centuries?
a surge in economic activity
What is a booming industry there?
mining
Are there a lot of mines?
Yes.
Where are the mines?
Perth
Where in Perth?
around the state
What is Sir George Murray's title?
Member of Parliament for Perthshire and Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Does the US have anything stationed there?
Yes.
What?
US Navy Catalina flying boat fleet
Did anything else influence the growth?
influx of immigrants after the war