May 23, 2025 The Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Chris Dawson AC APM, has returned to the HMAS Perth(I) Memorial for another visit and tour and to thank those volunteers who brought it to life. Read the Official Government House story here
On the 1st of March, 2025 the memorial was officially opened during a ceremony at the memorial by His Excellency Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia and Commander Dylan White RAN, Commanding Officer of HMAS Perth (III).
The memorial is now the proud owner of an anchor from HMAS Perth (II). The anchor was found by the Foundation’s project manager, Cmdr Jim O’Neil (ANC Rtd), and with the help of John Hack, representing the Lions Clubs of WA, organised the transporting it from a shed in Albany.
Work on the “glass bow’ of the Memorial is nearly complete. All the panels are now installed and it looks fantastic. Some work has to be done to finish the roof, install the lighting and seal the panels.
Significant progress is now being made on the second stage of the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial with the completion of the metal framework and the roof. The glass “frames” have been installed to support the graphic panels depicting the ship and her crew. .
Members of the Lion’s Club of Port Kennedy, in particular Alan and Bev Hawkins, have arranged for a model of HMS Amphion to be shipped to the HMAS Perth(I) Memorial in East Fremantle. HMS Amphion was renamed HMAS Perth in June 1939.