What is the significance of the Swan Brewery?
It is a reminder both of our colonial heritage and the impact of that colonisation on the traditional owners of the land.
What did the Noongar community do?
The Noongar community expressed the site’s ancient and sacred Aboriginal heritage, and established a protest camp on the site, while challenging the issue in court and seeking to have the land reclassified as a public reserve . However, a preservation group argued the European heritage value of the site and buildings.
Why was the Noongar site leased?
In 1989, the West Australian government leased the site to building company Multiplex so it could be redeveloped as a commercial precinct. The Noongar community expressed the site’s ancient and sacred Aboriginal heritage, and established a protest camp on the site. Ultimately, their claims were turned down.
When did Swan Brewery take over Lion Brewery?
In 1888 the Swan Brewery took over the neighbouring Lion Brewery. In 1927 Swan acquired control of Fremantle’s Castlemaine Brewery and the following year purchased the Emu Brewery, as the Albion Brewery was now called.
When was the Old Swan Brewery built?
The first buildings at the Old Swan Brewery site were erected in 1838 as mills for timber-cutting and flour-grinding. The first steam-driven mills in Western Australia, they were later taken over as a convict depot after 1850.
When did Lion Nathan close the Swan brewery?
New owners Lion Nathan closed the Canning Vale operations of the Swan Brewery in 2013 and moved production of the Swan and Emu brands to South Australia. In 1989, the West Australian government leased the site to building company Multiplex so it could be redeveloped as a commercial precinct.
When was the first beer brewed?
The brewing of beer began with James Stokes’ Albion Brewery, which opened in 1836 at the foot of Spring Street and Mounts Bay Road.
When did Swan Brewery move to Canning Vale?
The Swan Brewery moved to Canning Vale in 1989. ... The people of WA are parochial, they would never drink Eastern States beer. The Noongar (Aboriginal) people said the brewery was a culturql site, but it was decided the claim lacked merit.By the way, the Old Brewery overlooks the Swan River, you get a great view, More.
Where did WA beer come from?
Where WA's beer came from. The Swan Brewery on Mounts Bay Road produced most of the beer in Western Australia (WA) from 1879 to 1966. Destroying the Swan Brewery for development would be desecration. It's now a restaurant and function centre. The Swan Brewery moved to Canning Vale in 1989....
