Perth: History, Former Names & Timeline
Capital of the Swan River Colony and one of the most isolated large cities in the world.
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Former names of Perth
| From | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1829 | Perth |
Timeline of Perth
Who ruled Perth
Derived from the border maps; each row runs until the next recorded border change.
| Period | State |
|---|---|
| 500 BC–1599 | Australian aboriginal hunter-gatherers |
| 1600–1879 | Wajuk |
| 1880–1913 | Western Australia (UK) |
| 1914–today | Australia |