 Dramatic Cloudcover over Armadale
Arrived in Armadale in time to witness this dramatic cloudcover, but rain did not eventuate!
|  Dark Skies above the Tall Trees
Located only 30 minutes south east of the CBD, the City of Armadale is a growing regional centre at the heart of a bustling urban community that offers a relaxed lifestyle with all the conveniences of modern day living.
|  Gloomy Sky
Boasting a modern city centre nestled amongst scenic parks, undulating hills and picturesque valleys, the City takes pride in its cultural heritage and unique community feel.
|  The Clouds Lighten as Sun peeps through
The City of Armadale is experiencing rapid growth and estimates its population will increase from 55,000 to 85,000 over the next ten years.
|
 Clouds passing over
The recent extension of the Tonkin Highway and the future development of an international rowing facility and white water park at Champion Lakes are catalysts for the City's future growth.
|  Minnawarra Park
A north-west Aboriginal word meaning 'a while'...
|  Sacred Ibis resting on the grass
Minnawarra Park
|  Peppermint Tree beside the Lake
Minnawarra Park
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 View of the Lake
Minnawarra Park
|  Minnawarra Historic Precinct on far bank
Minnawarra Park
|  Assorted Trees around the Lake
Minnawarra Park
|  View after crossing over the Bridge
Minnawarra Park
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 Tranquil scene in Minnawarra Park
Minnawarra Park
|  Sacred Ibis walking ahead of me
Minnawarra Park
|  Sacred Ibis beside the Lake
Minnawarra Park
|  A resting place for Ducks
Minnawarra Park
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 Pacific Black Duck
Minnawarra Park
|  Pacific Black Duck
Minnawarra Park
|  Maned (Wood) Duck
Minnawarra Park
|  Maned (Wood) Ducks
Minnawarra Park
|
 Ibis rest standing on one leg
Minnawarra Park
|  Ground-cover Roses
Minnawarra Historic Precinct
|  Historic Minnawarra Chapel
The Chapel was originally built in 1903 as the Congregational Church and was relocated and rebuilt brick by brick at its current location in Minnawarra Historic Precinct in 1987.
|  View of Minnawarra Park from Historic Church
Minnawarra Historic Precinct
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 Plaque
Minnawarra Historic Precinct
|  Armadale's first Primary School
Built in 1900 and transported to the Minnawarra Precinct in 1987 it was the first brick building to be moved intact in the southern hemisphere!
|  Shaded Ampitheatre
|  Children's Playground
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 Tall Eucalypts near Council Offices
|  The Beauty of Trees
|  Colourful Gardens by Armadale Central
Armadale's new shopping centre.
|  Checking the Sky again!
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 Armadale Shopping City
Armadale Shopping City is located on the old Armadale Primary School site and was opened in 1984.
|  Historic Old Jarrah Tree
The Old Jarrah Tree is an exceptionally large and old Eucalyptus marginata (Jarrah) tree estimated to be between 400 and 800 years old.
|  Largest Jarrah Tree in Area
|  Heritage Listed Old Jarrah Tree
The tree is in fairly poor condition: about three quarters of its canopy is dead or gone, and it is less than half its normal height due to lopping. It was ringbarked by vandals in 1997, and it has responded by producing numerous epicormic shoots on its north side. Despite these issues, the tree is considered to be in a stable condition.
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 Upper Part of Old Jarrah Tree
Attempts to have the tree destroyed were twice defeated by community groups, in 1987 and again in 1997. In 1997 a Conservation Order was issued for the tree after the Minister for Heritage received 1,147 submissions asking that it be saved.
|  Conservation Order
It is now part of the Bicentennial Heritage Tree Trail, and is included on both the Heritage Council of Western Australia's Register of Heritage Areas and the Tree Register of the National Trust of Australia (Western Australia). It is one of only three trees or groups of trees in Western Australia to be heritage listed.
|  Heritage Listed Old Jarrah Tree
In carpark of Armadale Shopping City.
|  Upper Level Parking Armadale Shopping City
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