Souvenir Special 1829-2008 (Print)

“With so many well established connections between Italy and  Australia, not the least of which is our sister-city relationship with Vasto, in the Abruzzo region (established 15 years ago), along with our enduring and equally as strong links between many other  parts of  Italy, Perth will now have a monument, to be officially unveiled on Sunday 13th January 2008, which will be a constant reminder to future generations of the importance of migration as it has helped to shape our great state and city of Perth.”

The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor

Ms Lisa M. Scaffidi

“There has been a long history of  Italian involvement in the development of the State of  Western Australia. Place names such as New Norcia and Subiaco are synonymou with the rich Italian heritage in the State. Italian expertise is reflected in every facet of life in this State-in politics, business, sport, culture and the arts and community.”

Alan Carpenter MLA

PREMIER

8 Oct 2007