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While Point Belches now refers to a small feature on the eastern side of the peninsula, Stirling almost certainly intended the name to refer to the entire peninsula. The
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on the peninsula is identified in early sources as being on Point Belches. Furthermore, historic plans mark Point Belches
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Today Point Belches refers to a small feature on the eastern side of the peninsula now commonly referred to as Mill Point.
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An Account of the Expedition of H.M.S. "Success," Captain James Stirling, RN., from Sydney, to the Swan River, in 1827
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It was a stopping point for early ferries on Perth Water. The peninsula itself is now commonly referred to as
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Plan of Perth townsite from 1838 showing Point Belches situated north of Miller's Pool, opposite Point Lewis.
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The peninsula during the 1926 floods. Miller's Pool is just left from the centre of the image.
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of Miller's Pool on the opposite side of Pool Neck to its contemporary location
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Construction of Shenton's mills on Point Belches 1833-1837
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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
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Engineering Heritage Western Australia (October 2012).
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Shardlow, Ross (March 1996). Buhagiar, Chris (ed.).
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Index

Swan River
Western Australia
The Narrows
Perth Water
South Perth Esplanade
water skiing
James Stirling
Swan River expedition of 1827
Peter Belches
Lieutenant
HMS Success

Old Mill
Mill Point





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"Swan River System Landscape Description, Precinct 7 (South Perth – Canning Bridge to the Causeway)"
An Account of the Expedition of H.M.S. "Success," Captain James Stirling, RN., from Sydney, to the Swan River, in 1827 
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