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.  

In February 1942, PERTH joined the Allied Fleet defending the Dutch East Indies, (now Indonesia) and saw action in the Battle of the Java Sea on 27th February 1942. HMAS PERTH and USS HOUSTON, having survived that battle, were ordered south. Sailing in company, PERTH and HOUSTON encountered a large Japanese invasion fleet in the Sunda Strait