CITY OF PERTH
Image: Maiko 2006 (detail) Welcome to Perth: Courtesy of Wendy Arnold and Gadfly Gallery
Perth is Western Australia’s centre for the arts, craft, culture and home. A leisurely browse through the boutiques and commercial entertainment. This vibrant city is home to many of the State’s major galleries is a great way to spend an afternoon. arts and cultural attractions and host to numerous festivals and In the evening, immerse yourself in music, as venues come alive events. Here you can enjoy a diverse range of experiences all year with the sounds of local and interstate bands. If classical round. music is more to your liking, the acoustically magnificent Perth Most attractions are open daily and offer interactive experiences and guided Concert Hall offers regular performances by the West Australian tours to enrich your visit. State-of-the-art entertainment venues present Symphony Orchestra, as well as shows by touring artists. a diverse range of theatre, dance, music, comedy and film showcasing the At the City’s main theatres, which include the Edwardian-era State’s rich creative spirit. His Majesty’s Theatre, you can enjoy performances by the West If you’d like an insight into the extraordinarily rich traditional and contemporary Australian Ballet, the West Australian Opera, the State’s leading Western Australian Indigenous culture, you’ll find it here. Australia’s leading theatre companies, emerging young artists and touring acts. Aboriginal theatre company, Yirra Yaakin, is located in the City, as are a Perth’s performing arts companies stage numerous events in number of specialist Indigenous art and craft retailers. Whilst the Western spectacular natural settings during the warmer months of Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia both maintain December to April. Take a picnic, a rug, and relax while you are exhibitions showcasing Indigenous culture. entertained under the stars. Exquisite and original works of art, craft, literature and designer fashion from Western Australia’s talented artists make the perfect gift or souvenir to take
CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP His Majesty’s Theatre exterior (photographer Robert Garvey). Rusty at the Mustang Bar. The Bakery Artrage Complex exterior. Caitlin Hulcup as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni by the West Australian Opera. Fashion by Empire Rose and Pierucci.
Need more information? Visit westernaustralia.com for current event information, Special Offers use these coupons to gain discounts at these popular locations suggested itineraries and other tourist information. Information is also available from: 20% off two adult A Reserve tickets on performances at WA Visitor Centre the Perth Concert Hall* Except gala concerts. Redeemable 9am – 5pm Forrest Place (corner Wellington Street) Monday to Friday at WASO Box Office, 445 Hay Street. (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008) ( 9483 1111, ( 1300 361 351, www.wavisitorcentre.com City of Perth Information Kiosk Murray Street Mall (near Forrest Place) FORM ( 9461 3333, www.perth.wa.gov.au 10% discount on purchases from the FORM retail space. (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) Event and Performance Tickets For event and performance ticket information please contact the venue, Black Swan Theatre Company event organiser. Tickets for major events may be available from: One ticket at concession price to any mainhouse production! BOCS Ticketing: Visit www.bstc.com.au or telephone (08) 6389 0311 for ( 9484 1133, www.bocsticketing.com.au season details. Ticketmaster: (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) ( 13 61 00, www.ticketmaster.com.au
Getting around Western Australian Museum Shop 10% off at the WA Museum Shop. Public transport You can travel on any bus or train within the City of Perth for free. (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) The Transperth CAT bus service travels on fixed east-west and north- south routes, guaranteeing you return to your point of boarding. The Swan Bells Belltower CAT bus stops have distinctive stands and real-time information telling Two for the price of one entry to the Swan Bells. you when the next bus is due. For further information contact: (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) Transperth: ( 13 62 13, www.transperth.wa.gov.au Art Gallery of Western Australia Shop Taxis Designated taxi ranks are located around the central city for safe and 10% off at the Art Gallery Shop. convenient travel. Taxis may also be hailed on the street or ordered (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) by telephone. Two of Perth’s major taxi companies are: Swan Taxis: Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre ( 13 13 30, www.swantaxis.com.au Buy one ticket to any production and receive another ticket Black and White Taxis: of equal or lesser value free. ( 13 10 08, www.blackandwhitetaxis.com.au (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) Parking ThereCentral are numerousArea Transit System car parks conveniently located within the city. More detailed information and THE BLUE ROOM ( 9461timetables 3333, available www.perth.wa.gov.au at each stop. Red CAT Stop Car Parks Buy one full price ticket and get another of equal or lesser Blue CAT Stop Taxi Ranks Correct atYe llowtime CA Tof Stop printing. March 2008 value FREE. For show information visit www.pacs.org.au (Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid until 31 December 2008.) Above montage: His Majesty’s Theatre exterior (photographer Robert Garvey). Rusty at the Mustang Bar. The Bakery Artrage Complex exterior. Caitlin Hulcup as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni by the West Australian Opera. Fashion by Empire Rose. CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP Festivals & Events Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
WASO Summer Symphony Series Outdoor concerts from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, set in the stunning surrounds of Kings Park. ( 9326 0000, www.waso.com.au
City of Perth’s Opera in the Park Free twilight performance by West Australian Opera, set in Supreme Court Gardens. ( 9278 8999, www.waopera.asn.au
WAMi Festival Tune into the emerging and established musical talent that Western Australia has to offer. ( 9227 7962, www.wam.asn.au
UWA Perth International Arts Festival Three explosive weeks of theatre, music, film, writers, visual arts and more. ( 6488 2000, www.perthfestival.com.au
Ballet at the Quarry Twilight performances by the West Australian Ballet under the stars. ( 9214 0707, www.waballet.com.au
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival A selection of the best in contemporary French Cinema. Cinema Paradiso, ( 9227 1771, www.lunapalace.com.au
Tura New Music Chamber and electronic music, improvisation, sound installation and outback projects. Totally Huge New Music Festival (2007, 2009), ( 9380 6996, www.tura.com.au
City of Perth Winter Arts Festival Visual arts, theatre, ballet, opera, music and more from Western Australia’s leading arts organisations. ( 9461 3368, www.winterartsfestival.com.au
Art In Bloom (2008, 2010) Art Gallery of WA A display of floral sculptures and designs, complemented by works of art. ( 9492 6600, www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
Perth Fashion Festival Glamour, creativity and the personality of fashion is captured in Perth’s largest fashion gala. ( 9463 7777, www.perthfashionfestival.com.au
Artopia (2009, 2011) A state-wide celebration of Western Australia’s visual artists, featuring open studios, exhibitions, art trails and special events ( 9335 8366, www.livingartistswa.com.au
Pride WA Arts & Cultural Festival and Parade A spectacular fusion of costumes and colour, mardi gras parade, theatre, film, parties and live entertainment. ( 9427-0828, www.pridewa.asn.au
Lavazza Italian Film Festival The best in contemporary Italian cinema screening over two weeks at Cinema Paradiso. Cinema Paradiso, ( 9227 1771, www.lunapalace.com.au
ARTRAGE Northbridge-based contemporary arts festival. ( 9227 6288, www.artrage.com.au
Northbridge Festival Northbridge lights up over one enormous festival weekend. ( 9461 3368, www.northbridgefestival.com.au
AWESOME International Arts Festival International contemporary multi-arts festival for young people and their families. for Bright Young Things ( 9485 0560, www.awesomearts.com
Symphony in the City Free twilight concert performed by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra on the Perth Foreshore. ( 9326 0000, www.waso.com.au
Performing Arts Perth Institute of West Australian Ballet Contemporary Arts (PICA) His Majesty’s Theatre 825 Hay Street James Street Mall Cultural Centre ( 9214 0707 www.waballet.com.au Black Swan Theatre Company ( 9228 6300 www.pica.org.au The Old Masonic Hall West Australian Opera Company His Majesty’s Theatre 825 Hay Street 6 Broadway, Nedlands Perth Theatre Company ( 6389 0311 www.bstc.com.au ( 9278 8999 www.waopera.asn.au Playhouse Theatre 3 Pier Street Buzz Dance Theatre ( 9323 3433 www.perththeatre.com.au West AustraliaN Symphony Orchestra (WASO) King Street Arts Centre STEPS Youth Dance Company 357–365 Murray Street 445 Hay Street ( 9326 0000 King Street Arts Centre ( 9226 2322 www.buzzdance.com.au www.waso.com.au 357–365 Murray Street Laugh Resort ComEDy Club ( 9226 2133 www.stepsyouthdance.com.au Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre Upstairs @ The Brass Monkey The Blue Room 65 Murray Street ( 9202 1966 www.yirrayaakin.asn.auu corner William & James Streets 53 James Street, Cultural Centre ( 0421 821 320 www.laughresort.com.au ( 9227 7005 www.pacs.org.au CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP A Y W E E A B C D E F R G H F R E Town of 9 M R 5 Cambridge A F 9 6 15 M O L D ABERDEEN PL L E E D E R A V I L L E P D E H A 8 1 7 6 G R 11 3 2 11
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museums, galleries and 8 Perth Institute of 2 Art Gallery of Western cOntemporary Arts (PICA) (D2) attractions australia Shop (E2) James Street Mall James Street Mall Cultural Centre, ( 9228 6300 1 Art Gallery of Western Cultural Centre, ( 9492 6766 australia (E2) www.pica.org.au www.artgallery.wa.gov.au 11am – 6pm Tuesday to Thursday and at 10am – 5pm daily. James Street Mall weekends. Cultural Centre, ( 9492 6600 11am – 9pm Friday. Books, prints, exclusive gifts, ceramics, jewellery, www.artgallery.wa.gov.au cards and gift-wrapping. 10am – 5pm daily. Australian and international visual, performing, new media and hybrid arts. The world’s best collection of Western Australian 3 Aspects of Kings Park (b4) Indigenous art, major international exhibitions 9 Perth Mint (F2) Fraser Avenue, Kings Park and treasures from the State Art Collection. ( 9480 3900 310 Hay Street, ( 9421 7223 www.aspectsofkingspark.com.au www.perthmint.com.au 2 Central TAFE 9am – 5pm daily. aRT Gallery (E1) 9am – 5pm weekdays. 9am – 1pm weekends and public holidays. Stunning Australian hand-crafted jewellery, 12 Aberdeen Street, ( 9427 1318 Australia’s oldest operating mint. innovative homewares and glassware. All 10am – 4.45pm weekdays. proceeds support Kings Park and Botanic Gardens. Variable opening hours at weekends. 10 Scitech (B1) An engaging program of contemporary City West, Sutherland Street 4 Creative Native Aboriginal exhibitions changing monthly. aRT Gallery (D2) ( 9481 5789, www.scitech.org.au 10am – 5pm daily. Shop 58, Forrest Chase Forrest Place, 3 FRANCIS BURT LAW EDUCATION 9:30am – 4:30pm schooldays. ( 9221 5800 www.creativenative.com.au CENTRE & MUSEUM (E3) 9am – 5pm daily. Hands-on, minds-on science centre excitement Stirling Gardens, Cnr Barrack Street & St for the whole family. Aboriginal art and artifacts. George’s Terrace ( FORM Contemporary 9325 4787, www.fblec.com.au 11 State Library of Western 5 cRaft and Design (D2) 10am – 2.30pm australia (D1) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. King Street Arts Centre James Street Mall Perth’s oldest public building and home to one of Murray Street, ( 9226 2161 Cultural Centre, ( 9427 3111 www.form.net.au the few law museums in Australia. www.slwa.wa.gov.au 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Thursday. 9am – 8pm Monday to Thursday. 9am – 5.30pm 4 9am – 6pm Friday. 9am – 5pm Saturday. His Majesty’s Theatre (D2) Friday. 825 Hay Street, ( 9265 0900 10am – 5.30pm weekends. A retail showcase for contemporary Australian www.hismajestystheatre.com.au The premier Reference Library for Western made jewellery, glass, ceramics, textiles, metal 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday. Australia. and wood. Open late on show nights. Glass Manifesto (B1) The only remaining working Edwardian theatre 12 The Swan Bells Belltower (E3) 6 in Australia. Enjoy a guided tour, main stage Barrack Square, 10 Cleaver Street, ( 9328 2879 performance, or an evening cabaret DownStairs www.glassmanifesto.com Riverside Drive, ( 9218 8183 at the Maj. www.swanbells.com.au 10am – 6pm Wednesday to Sunday. 10am – 4pm daily. Glassmaking demonstrations and the finest 5 Holmes à Court Gallery (H1) Home to the bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields, with collection of West Australian contemporary glass Level 1, 11 Brown Street panoramic views of the Swan River. for the discerning collector. ( 9218 4540 www.holmesacourtgallery.com.au 7 Goddard de Fiddes Gallery (C3) 12 – 5pm Wednesday to Sunday. 13 Western AustraliaN Museum (D1) 31 Malcom Street, ( 9324 2460 A diverse exhibition program featuring work from James Street Mall www.goddarddefiddes.com.au the Holmes à Court Collection. Cultural Centre, ( 9427 2877 12 – 6pm Wednesday to Friday. www.museum.wa.gov.au 2 – 5pm Saturday. 9.30am – 5pm daily. 6 Horizon – the Planetarium (B1) Changing monthly exhibitions of contemporary art. City West, Sutherland Street Permanent and changing displays of WA’s scientific and cultural heritage including an ( 9486 8246, www.scitech.org.au 8 Kingfisher Gallery (A2) Shows daily. Indigenous gallery, dinosaurs and meteorites and WA’s social history. 49 Colin Street, (enter from Richardson Explore the wonders of the Universe from Street), West Perth ( 9486 9822 Australasia’s biggest planetarium. www.kingfishergallery.com.au Hours: 11am – 4pm daily except public holidays. 7 COMMERICAL GALLERIES Museum of Performing Arts (D2) AND ART RETAIL OUTLETS Art inspired by flora and fauna of Australia. His Majesty’s Theatre 825 Hay Street, (downstairs) 1 Aboriginal art & Craft 9 Spectrum Project Space (E1) ( 9265 0900 Gallery (c4) www.hismajestystheatre.com.au 221 Beaufort Street, Northbridge Below the lookout 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday. ( 9328 2088 Fraser Avenue, Kings Park ( 9481 7082 www.awaag.org.au/spectrum.htm. Features exhibitions of theatre memorabilia www.aboriginalgallery.com.au Hours: Wed – Sun, 2 – 6pm including costumes, photographs, programs and 10.30 am – 4.30pm weekdays. more. 11am – 4pm weekends. Art and craft Indigenous to Western Australia. CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP 10 Western Australian theatres and cinemas 2 The Bakery ARTRAGe Museum Shop (E1) Performance and screening times vary. Complex (C1) James Street Mall 233 James Street, ( 9227 6288 www.artrage.com.au Cultural Centre, ( 9427 2776 1 The Bakery ARTRAGE www.museum.wa.gov.au cOMplex (C1) Hip and happening world music. 10am – 4.45pm weekdays. 233 James Street, ( 9227 6288 3 Black Betty’s (D1) 11am – 4.45pm weekends. www.artrage.com.au Cnr Aberdeen & Parker Streets ( 9228 0077 Books, gifts, jewellery, cards, local craft, fossils, Host to an array of theatre, visual arts and live www.blackbettys.com.au gemstones, toys and Museum souvenirs. music experiences. Perth’s hottest live venues, with the best local and interstate bands. 2 Cinema Paradiso (D1) West Australian 164 James Street, ( 9227 1771 4 Blue to the Bone (d1) Designer Fashion Retail www.lunapalace.com.au 174 James Street, ( 9227 9599 Outlets Quality foreign and independent films. www.bluetothebone.com.au These outlets stock at least 50% West Australian An Australian theme bar for lovers of live blues 3 His Majesty’s Theatre (D2) product. music. 825 Hay Street, ( 9265 0900 5 Capitol (c2) 1 Empire Rose (D2) www.hismajestystheatre.com.au 393 Murray Street, ( 9321 7606 41 King Street, ( 9321 0525 Home to the West Australian Ballet and www.clubcapitol.com.au www.empirerose.com.au West Australian Opera, this historic theatre 9.30am – 5.30pm Mon–Thurs+Sat. Perth’s premier venue for touring international showcases high quality theatre, opera and ballet. live acts and DJs. 9.30am – 8pm Friday. 12pm – 5pm Sunday. 4 Dstinctive collection focusing on detailed hand Piccadilly Cinemas (D2) 6 The Deen (D1) finishing and unique fabrics alongside a selection Piccadilly Arcade 84 Aberdeen Street of celebrated Australian designers. 700 Hay Street Mall, ( 9322 3577 ( 9227 9361, www.thedeen.com [email protected] A historic pub featuring live band & DJ 2 Harry Highpants (D1) New release mainstream films at entertainment in a unique atmosphere. 259 William Street, ( 9328 2635 a budget price. www.harryhighpants.com.au 7 Metro City (c1) 5 10am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Playhouse Theatre (E2) 146 Roe Street, ( 9242 2000 10am – 5pm Saturday. 12pm – 5pm Sunday. 3 Pier Street, ( 9323 3400 www.metrocity.com.au Directional fashion boutique stocking emerging www.playhousetheatre.com.au The biggest clubbing and concert experience in young designer labels. Offering a comfortable and centrally located Perth. entertainment experience across all artforms. 8 Mustang Bar (D1) 3 Keith and Lottie (D1) ( 276 William Street, ( 9328 8082 6 The Blue Room (D2) 46 Lake Street, 9328 2350 www.mustangbar.com.au www.keithandlottie.com 53 James Street 11am – 6pm Monday to Sunday. Cultural Centre, ( 9227 7005 An American style sports bar and music venue with live entertainment daily. Retail and Gallery space specialising in design www.pacs.org.au based clothing, books, home wares and gifts. An intimate and unpretentious venue hosting new and diverse theatre productions. 9 Perth Concert Hall (F3) 5 St Georges Tce, ( 9231 9900 4 Pierucci and Pierucci Man (D2) 7 The Rechabites’ Hall (D1) 317 Murray Street, ( 9321 7098 www.perthconcerthall.com.au www.pierucci.com 224 William Street Australia’s best acoustics venue, and home of 10am – 6pm Monday to Thursday. ( 9227 7005, www.pacs.org.au the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. 10am – 9pm Fri. 10am – 5pm Sat. This charming converted Edwardian dance hall is 12pm – 5pm Sunday. the setting for edgy, alternative theatre. 10 The Perth Town Hall (E2) Cnr of Hay Street & Barrack Street Finest quality men’s and women’s suiting, 8 Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre (E2) exclusive couture and stylish casual wear. ( 9461 3111 65 Murray Street, ( 9202 1966 www.city of Perth.wa.gov.au www.yirrayaakin.asn.au 5 red stripe clothing (D2) Australia’s leading Aboriginal theatre experience. 11 The Shed (D1) 8–10 Roe St, Northbridge ( 9328 1983 www.redstripeclothing.com 69-71 Aberdeen Street ( 9228 2200 www.the-shed.com.au Mon – Thurs: 10am-6pm Friday: 10am–7pm, Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 12pm – 5pm concert and live World-class clubbing with the best local and Local, domestic and internationally sourced Music venues interstate live bands and DJ’s. alternative clothing, accessories and footwear. 1 Amplifier (c2) 12 Universal Bar (D1) 6 tú (c2) Rear laneway, 383 Murray Street 221 William Street, ( 9227 6771 ( 9321 7606 Shop 9 Shafto Lane, ( 9322 3288 www.amplifierbar.theguide.com.au www.universalbar.com.au www.tu.com.au One of Perth’s top live venues, also featuring Award-winning cocktail bar with live music and 10am – 6pm Monday to Thursday. indie and alternative DJs. premium function packages. 10am – 9pm Friday. 10.30am – 5pm Saturday. An eclectic range of local and international fashion & accessories. CITY OF PERTH ART & CULTURE MAP
7 Nexus (2002), (D1) 14 Yagan (1984), (H4) public artworks Artist: Simon Gauntlett. Artist: Robert Hitchcock. Plateia Hellas, Lake Street. Heirisson Island. Based on classical Greek architecture, Nexus The City of Perth is home to over 200 public This statue was installed to commemorate celebrates the Greek community in Northbridge. artworks dating as far back as 1863. Yagan, a courageous Noongar tribal leader. The locations of a small selection are 8 included on this map. A public art brochure The Impossible Triangle 15 The Sea Queen (1995), (G1) is available from the City of Perth. (1999), (G1) Artists: Tony Jones, with Matt Dickmann. Artist: Brian MacKay & Ahmad Abas. ( 9461 3333, www.perth.wa.gov.au Claisebrook Cove. Claisebrook round-about. The artist’s childhood, learning to sail, playing, The Impossible Triangle is a geometric swimming and fishing in the Swan River was 1 Memory Markers (2006), (E3) phenomenon, that when viewed from a specific inspiration for this work constructed from position creates the illusion of a perfect triangle. Artist: Anne Neil. recycled jarrah and old boat parts. Corner Barrack Street and 9 Ngango Batta’s Mooditcher The Esplanade. 16 Eliza (2007 ), (C5) (Sunbeam’s Living Strength) Memory Markers was inspired by the process (1997), (H1) Artists: Tony Jones and Ben Jones. of recording and documenting history and Crawley Bay. the written memories of Stirling Gardens, the Artist: Toogar Morrison. Victoria Gardens. Eliza is a reminder of the Crawley baths, built in State’s first botanical gardens. 1914 and central to aquatic activities in Perth as The Claisebrook bank of the Derbarl Yerrigan a training pool for many champions, a centre for (Swan River) has always been a sacred meeting 2 Urban Reflections: Percy in swimming, lifesaving and recreation. The baths place for the Noongar people. the Mirror (2006), (E2) were demolished in 1964 with the advent of A dreaming track meanders along the water’s modern ‘Olympic’ style pools. Artist: The Smith Sculptors. edge. Hay Street Mall. Percy Buttons, was a well known street 10 performer of the 1920s – 50s who entertained Willem de Vlamingh Memorial Statue (2007), (E3) the public whilst they waited in queues to see movies and theatre shows. Artist: The Smith Sculptors Barrack Square 3 Kangaroos (1997), (E3) This memorial commemorates the epic voyage from Amsterdam, of Willem de Vlamingh and his Artist: The Smith Sculptors. fleet who mapped the west coast of Australia in St George’s Terrace near the corner of 1697. Barrack Street. A giant sundial with two clock faces showing These life size bronze kangaroos are a realistic Perth time and Amsterdam time is a living link in representation of how kangaroos might behave space and time between Holland and Australia. in the bush and make a surprising contrast to the backdrop of the city. 11 Channel markers, posts and seats (1995), (G1) 4 Between 1979 – 1980 (1981), (D2) Artist: Malcolm McGregor. Artist: Clement Meadmore. Claisebrook Cove. Cultural Centre, James Street. Inspired by the channel markers used to aid Standing against the city skyline is this in river navigation and constructed from geometric modern sculpture implies a lightness jarrah timber salvaged from the demolition of that belies the massive weight of the steel warehouses on the site. sections. 12 Peter Pan Statue (1929), (G2) 5 Der Rufer (The Caller) Artist: George Frampton. (1967), (D2) Queens Gardens, Corner Hay & Plain Streets. Artist: Gerhard Marcks. A replica of the famous original statue in Cultural Centre, James Street. Kensington Gardens, London and a gift to the children of Perth. A man who called across a river to attract the ferryman on the other side, was inspiration for this work. 13 Tree of Symbols (2002), (G2) Artist: Kevin Draper. 6 Gate 2: Coalesce (1987), (D1) Cnr Hay Street & Forrest Ave. Artist: Akio Makigawa. Constructed using hand-forged and welded Cultural Centre, James Street. steel, the five metre sculpture takes the form of a wrought iron Banksia tree. Akio Makigawa’s sculpture has become a Perth landmark and meeting place.
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