Star Swamp
Star Swamp Bushland Reserve 31°51′12″S 115°45′47″E / 31.85333°S 115.76306°E is a bushland reserve occupying about half of the land area of the suburbs of Watermans Bay and North Beach in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. The precise origin of the name is unknown, but the earliest known use of the name was on a lease application by J.H.Okely of Wanneroo in 1868.[1]
In 1987, the State Government set aside 96 hectares (240 acres) as an A-class reserve,[2] and funding from the Bicentennial Commemorative Program and assistance from local organisations facilitated the establishment of the Star Swamp Heritage Trail within the reserve.[3]
Star Swamp contains a history trail that spans a 1.4 km (0.87 mi) walk. The trail contains ten points of interest, each marked with a plaque and sign.[3]
Star Swamp has been the site of many bushfires.[4] The most recent occurred on 21 March 2023 and burnt approximately 6.5 hectares[5] of the 96 hectare A-class reserve. The fire was believed to be deliberately lit.[6]
References
- ^ "Star Swamp". City of Stirling. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ "Naming of Star Swamp (per 3129/977 V3)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 3 April 1987. p. 1987:1246.
- ^ a b "Star Swamp Heritage Trail" (PDF). Department of Heritage. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2006. Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ "Investigation launched into scrub fire". The West Australian. Retrieved 7 January 2008.
- ^ "Police: North Beach bushfire deliberately lit". The West Australian. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Authorities contain deliberately lit bushfire". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 January 2008.