Thornlie, Western Australia
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Thornlie is a large residential suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the city's central business district. It is a part of the City of Gosnells local government area. The Canning River runs through the northern side of the suburb. Since the 1950s the suburb has developed in approximately five stages; north-east Thornlie (1950s–60s), south Thornlie (1970s–80s), Crestwood (1970s), Castle Glen (1980s) and Forest Lakes.
Thornlie Square shopping centre
Roe Highway at the Nicholson Road exit.
Thornlie Leisure Centre
Thornlie Library
Canning River
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The Canning River is a major tributary of the Swan River in the South West Land Division of Western Australia. It is home to much wildlife including dolphins, pelicans, swans and many other bird species.
Canning River from southern shore looking north towards Mount Henry overlooking Aquinas Bay
Passengers leaving the Silver Star river steamer ferry at Coffee Point (site of the South of Perth Yacht Club), with the old Canning Bridge in the background, c. 1906
Canning River and Bull Creek, c. 1932
Part of the Convict Fence in Canning River between Shelley Foreshore Reserve and Salter Point