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East Perth Cemeteries, Western Australia - Time Line (3502 words) |
 | The Western Australian Historical Society was formed in 1926 and together with the Australian Natives' Association and the Women's Section of the Primary Producer's Association, it drew attention to the historic significance of the State's pioneer cemeteries. |
| The dilapidated and neglected condition of the East Perth cemetery was outlined in a paper presented to the Western Australian Historical Society by Mr P.E.C. de Mouncey. |
| In a service marking Western Australia's 150th aniversary, the memory of Governor Andrew Clarke was honored, a commemoration service for Abraham Morgan was attended by 90 of his decendants in St. Bartholomew's Church, and Lady Kyle, the wife of the current Governor, planted a tree in the cemeteries to celebrate the "Year of Trees". |
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Rockingham, Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (106 words) |
| Rockingham is a city in Western Australia located 47km south of Perth. |
| It was first surveyed in 1847, it was gazetted as a town in 1897. |
| In its early days, Rockingham was a busy port, shipping jarrah and sandalwood overseas. |
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