This is the second of 3 walks around the Perth CBD with the assistance of the commentary supplied by the Perth City Council. The "Boom to Bust" walk looked at developments that occured specifically around the the Goldrush period from the early 1890s into the 19th Century. The circuit went from the Perth Town Hall down Barrack Street towards Northbridge and then back to Hay Street Mall. Then along Hay Street Mall to King Street. King Street is largely intact, as many of the buildings were built during the late 1890s and early 1900s. The walk then continued along Murray Street heading towards Forest Chase. The walk concluded at the Perth town Hall. Probably walked in the 3 to 4 km range. After a pleasant walk a coffee is well due. The weather has been unusually dry, but it has meant ideal conditions for walking.
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| London Court facing onto Hay Street Mall c1930 |
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| King Street - now an area of upmarket shops |
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| Perth Mint still producing gold coins c1890s |
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