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The city of Fremantle was named after Captain Charles Fremantle who was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain.
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When was fremantle founded?
Fremantle was found in 1829 by Captain James Fremantle
Was fremantle named after the son Of an admiral?
No, Fremantle was not named after the son of an admiral. It was named after Charles Fremantle, a British naval officer who claimed the Swan River on behalf of the British Crown in 1829. The town was established shortly after this event, and its name honors Fremantle's role in the area’s early colonial history.
What is the motto of The Fremantle Society?
The Fremantle Society's motto is 'For Fremantle people and places'.
When was Fremantle created?
Fremantle was created in 1829.
What is the name of the island about 12 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle?
Rottnest Island
Why is fremantle called freo?
The reason Fremantle is called Freo is because Freo is the Western Australian vernacular diminutive for Fremantle. The Swan River colonists, settled in Fremantle in 1829.
In which state is the city of Fremantle?
Fremantle is in the state of Western Australia.
How old is Fremantle Prison?
Fremantle Prison was opened in 1855.
When was The Fremantle Society created?
The Fremantle Society was created in 1972.
When did Selwyn Fremantle die?
Selwyn Fremantle died in 1942.
When was Selwyn Fremantle born?
Selwyn Fremantle was born in 1869.
When was Fremantle Press created?
Fremantle Press was created in 1976.
