The City of Perth acknowledges the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where Perth city is situated today, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.
Ngala kaaditj Whadjuk Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja – We acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land on which we live and work.
Welcome To Country by Uncle Albert
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Kuraree – The Place
Miya – Koorari
Kuraree, where the foundation stone for the Perth Town Hall was laid in 1867, is Whadjuk Nyoongar country, in the boodjar of Yellagonga.
The Building
Miya – Building
Governor Hampton’s plan for a Town Hall gave Perth a beautiful and unique building, which has become a landmark at the heart of the life of the city.
Civic Life
Winin – Life
The Perth Town Hall is at the centre of formal civic life. Here, the Perth City Council once met to plan for the future of the city. The offices of the Town Clerk were here.
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Bandang Moort
The Town Hall is a social centre for the people of Perth. All kinds of gatherings have been held here over the years.
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Education and community outreach
Education program for Pre-Primary to Year 10Aged Care programCommunity bunting projectJigsaws