This walk explores the changing face of West End from the time of first contact between Europeans and Aborigines, through the waves of migration, to the more recent impact of Expo88 and the new planning guidelines which will change the community in ways yet to be understood. The occupants of this peninsular have always had a strong sense of their own destiny - a community with a reputation for pushing the boundaries.
The walk begins at the main intersection of Boundary and Vulture streets and heads east towards Musgrave Park exploring the activist and housing history of the suburb along the way. We learn about the three square mile exclusion zone established in 1846 which prohibited Aborigines from entering the town boundaries from 4pm and on Sundays. At Musgrave Park the walk takes us into and across the main gathering point for Aboriginal people sice the time of urbasisation of the area. Back on the western side of the park we explore the Greek community's history and impact on the area and end the walk back on boundary Street.
Allow 2 hours for a leisurly walk.
The walk begins at the main intersection of Boundary and Vulture streets and heads east towards Musgrave Park exploring the activist and housing history of the suburb along the way. We learn about the three square mile exclusion zone established in 1846 which prohibited Aborigines from entering the town boundaries from 4pm and on Sundays. At Musgrave Park the walk takes us into and across the main gathering point for Aboriginal people sice the time of urbasisation of the area. Back on the western side of the park we explore the Greek community's history and impact on the area and end the walk back on boundary Street.
Allow 2 hours for a leisurly walk.
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Map of West End Walk No. 2. "Beyond the Boundary"