James

Settling in WA

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March 8th 2008
We didn't have long to relax in Perth, soon as we arrived we started looking for jobs & somewhere to live. We quickly discovered whilst chefs were in demand finding somewhere to live was going to prove difficult. We met up with Val (James' Great Aunt) who gave us lots of advice which was very useful. The first weekend that we were in Perth was a long holiday weekend as it was Australia day. Va ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth » Perth City

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more