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Fremantle: 1980s v Now!

06 September 2023

Australia II's win in 1983 meant big changes for Fremantle, as Perth's port city prepared for its moment in the world spotlight when Freo hosted the 1987 America's Cup. See how much Fremantle has changed since the 80s!

Fremantle Harbour (Waterfront)

Fremantle Harbour 1980s

Fremantle Harbour 2023

 

'The Cappuccino Strip', South Terrace (Downtown)

people wearing kilts march down Fremantle's Cappuccino Strip

Fremantle Cuppuccino Strip, South Terrace

 

Bathers Beach (Fishing Boat Harbour)

Bathers Beach Fremantle

Bathers Beach

“What other city has got a little jewel of a beach buried right in the middle of it?” – JOHN LONGLEY, Australia II

Nairn Street (West End)

Vintage image of house on Nairn Street, in Fremantle's West End

Person on scooter in front of house on Nairn Street, in Fremantle's West End

 

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