Discover Guildford Mandoon
September 2, 2026
In partnership with the City of Swan. Just 20 minutes by train or car from Perth, Guildford Mandoon is one of Western Australia’s most walkable and atmospheric historic
In partnership with the City of Swan. Just 20 minutes by train or car from Perth, Guildford Mandoon is one of Western Australia’s most walkable and atmospheric historic
Every family tree holds unexpected branches, but some grow into stories that become part of the nation’s identity.
This is a sneak peek into edition 26 of Traces!
From an explosion of milkshakes and sodas to the emptying of iconic storefronts, the history of the classic Australian milk bar might not be what you expect.
By the early 20th century, Australia had some of the best working conditions in the world.
No currency was supplied when settlers and convict fleets arrived in Australia from the United Kingdom, leading to an interesting mix of currencies making up the Australian financial system. Thanks to trade with merchant ships from across the globe, British, Portuguese, Dutch and Indian coins were commonly mixed; however, most would leave the colony through continual exports and imports. As such, Australia was left struggling to secure currency of any kind. To combat this, the Governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie, ordered 40,000 silver Spanish 8 Reale coins. At the time of their arrival from India on 26 November 1812, the coins in question were used as international ‘de facto’ currency.
Content provided by our friends at the Old Treasury Building, Melbourne.
Built in 1897, Fremantle Markets has a rich history that has helped to make it one of the most-visited places in Western Australia.
