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Been There – Perth

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Starbucks Been There Perth is probably the last mug from Australia released in this series, and I feel like a new collection will emerge in the Land Down Under very soon.

Perth emerged as Western Australia’s capital following the establishment of the Swan River settlement in 1829, a bold colonial venture shaped as much by ambition as by isolation. Unlike many Australian cities founded through penal systems, Perth began as a civilian settlement and later relied on transported convicts in the mid-19th century to build roads, ports, and public works.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Perth

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Been There Ornament Perth is the last confirmed ornament from Australia for now. I’m keeping an eye out for another one, but until I get photos, I won’t be able to post it here.

Perth’s history as the capital of Western Australia begins with its founding in 1829 as the Swan River Colony, making it one of the most isolated cities established by the British Empire. Unlike Australia’s eastern colonies, Perth began as a free settlement rather than a penal colony, though convict labour was later imported in the 1850s to address labour shortages.… Read more

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