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{{Short description|Park in East Perth, Western Australia}} |
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[[File:Wellington Square.JPG|thumb|Wellington Square in 2010]] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The park was originally a swamp and was drained in the 1830s. It was originally used to exercise horses. The ground was known as the Recreation Ground or the "Rec".<ref name="cop1" /> |
The park was originally a swamp and was drained in the 1830s. It was originally used to exercise horses. The ground was known as the Recreation Ground or the "Rec".<ref name="cop1" /> |
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In 1898 the ground was cleared to form a series of [[cricket]] fields, and named in honour of the [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington|Duke of Wellington]], [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]] at the time of the settlement of the [[Swan River Colony]].<ref name="cop1" /> Prior to the construction of the [[WACA Ground]] in the 1890s, the park served as the main [[cricket]] ground in Perth. |
In 1898 the ground was cleared to form a series of [[cricket]] fields, and named in honour of the [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington|Duke of Wellington]], [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]] at the time of the settlement of the [[Swan River Colony]].<ref name="cop1" /> Prior to the construction of the [[WACA Ground]] in the 1890s, the park served as the main [[cricket]] ground in Perth. |
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In 1901 the ground was used for four [[West Australian Football League]] matches.<ref name="waflonline1">{{cite web|url=https://australianfootball.com/grounds/biggest_wins/Wellington+Square/105|title=Wellington Square Games|publisher=AustralianFootball.com|accessdate=7 February 2018}}</ref> Between 1906 and 1909 [[West Australian Football League]] team [[East Perth Football Club|East Perth]] were based at Wellington Square but played home games elsewhere.<ref name="cop1" /> Perth Rugby Club (later Perth-Bayswater) used the square from the late 1920s as a training venue.<ref name="pbrufc1">{{cite web|url=http://www.perthrugby.com.au/history.htm|title=Club History|publisher=Perth-Bayswater Rugby Union Football Club|accessdate=9 December 2009}}</ref> |
In 1901 the ground was used for four [[West Australian Football League]] matches.<ref name="waflonline1">{{cite web|url=https://australianfootball.com/grounds/biggest_wins/Wellington+Square/105|title=Wellington Square Games|publisher=AustralianFootball.com|accessdate=7 February 2018}}</ref> Between 1906 and 1909 [[West Australian Football League]] team [[East Perth Football Club|East Perth]] were based at Wellington Square but played home games elsewhere.<ref name="cop1" /> Perth Rugby Club (later Perth-Bayswater) used the square from the late 1920s as a training venue.<ref name="pbrufc1">{{cite web|url=http://www.perthrugby.com.au/history.htm|title=Club History|publisher=Perth-Bayswater Rugby Union Football Club|accessdate=9 December 2009}}</ref> |
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In 2020 the City of Perth began a $18.7 million upgrade of Wellington Square. The redevelopment included construction of a new playground, basketball courts, new paths and facilities and a place of reflection to commemorate the [[Stolen Generation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/news-and-updates/all-news/wellington-square-works-begin|title=Wellington Square works begin|publisher=City of Perth|accessdate=27 March 2021}}</ref> The redevelopment was opened to the public in March 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/massive-175-million-playground-opens-in-wellington-square-ng-b881832665z|title=Massive $17.5 million playground opens in Wellington Square|publisher=PerthNow|accessdate=27 March 2021}}</ref> |
In 2020 the City of Perth began a $18.7 million upgrade of Wellington Square. The redevelopment included construction of a new playground, basketball courts, new paths and facilities and a place of reflection to commemorate the [[Stolen Generation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/news-and-updates/all-news/wellington-square-works-begin|title=Wellington Square works begin|publisher=City of Perth|accessdate=27 March 2021}}</ref> The redevelopment was opened to the public in March 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/massive-175-million-playground-opens-in-wellington-square-ng-b881832665z|title=Massive $17.5 million playground opens in Wellington Square|date=27 March 2021 |publisher=PerthNow|accessdate=27 March 2021}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 06:05, 21 April 2024
Wellington Square is a public park located on Wellington Street in the suburb of East Perth in Perth, Western Australia.[1]
History
[edit]The park was originally a swamp and was drained in the 1830s. It was originally used to exercise horses. The ground was known as the Recreation Ground or the "Rec".[1]
In 1898 the ground was cleared to form a series of cricket fields, and named in honour of the Duke of Wellington, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time of the settlement of the Swan River Colony.[1] Prior to the construction of the WACA Ground in the 1890s, the park served as the main cricket ground in Perth.
In 1901 the ground was used for four West Australian Football League matches.[2] Between 1906 and 1909 West Australian Football League team East Perth were based at Wellington Square but played home games elsewhere.[1] Perth Rugby Club (later Perth-Bayswater) used the square from the late 1920s as a training venue.[3]
In 2020 the City of Perth began a $18.7 million upgrade of Wellington Square. The redevelopment included construction of a new playground, basketball courts, new paths and facilities and a place of reflection to commemorate the Stolen Generation.[4] The redevelopment was opened to the public in March 2021.[5]
Current uses
[edit]The square is used as a meeting place, and occasionally for cricket and athletics by local schools and clubs. It is also used as a live music venue.[1][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Parks and Gardens". City of Perth. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Wellington Square Games". AustralianFootball.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "Club History". Perth-Bayswater Rugby Union Football Club. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Wellington Square works begin". City of Perth. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Massive $17.5 million playground opens in Wellington Square". PerthNow. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Wellington Square". liveguide.com.au. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
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