Point Heathcote
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Point Heathcote is a geographic feature located on the Swan River located in Melville a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The area was named after Midshipman G.C. Heathcote, who is said to have been the first European to land there. It was one of the landing and camp sites of Captain James Stirling during his exploration of the Swan River in 1827.[1] Point Heathcote was considered as a site for the capital city by James Stirling, before electing on its current position.[2]
Point Heathcote was the site of the Point Heathcote reception home, also known as Heathcote Hospital, for the treatment of patients with mental illness. The Lieutenant Governor, Sir Robert McMillan, opened the hospital on 22 February 1929. The land, together with the heritage buildings, is also protected by the heritage agreement, which is registered as a memorial on the land title.[3]
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- ^ Heritage Council of Western Australia - Interm Registry (accessed:09-03-2007)
- ^ Western Australian Museum - Living In The City (accessed:09-03-2007)
- ^ Western Australian Parliament - Heathcote Hospital Site (reservation) Bill 2001 (accessed:09-03-2007)
