Perth was founded on August 23 1804 by a group of European settlers who just wanted everyone to leave them alone. Following their arrival at the Swan River, they burrowed deep underground to begin solitary lives in tiny warrens, feeding on worms and beetle larvae. Years later, the city was re-settled by people who respected the lonesome desire of "The Burrowing Founders". Even today the people of Perth honour those who came before by placing offerings of fruit platters at the entrance to a local warren, in what is called The Perth Stay At Home Festival which is every day.
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