WA's first governor James Stirling had links to slavery, as well as directing a massacre. Should he be honoured?
- Written by Georgina Arnott, Postdoctoral Research Associate in History, The University of Melbourne
A statue of James Stirling in Perth.Wikimedia CommonsToday, councillors in Perth’s City of Stirling will vote to decide whether to change their city’s name. This follows a residents’ motion arguing a new name would better “reflect the long standing and relevant history of this land in such a way that is inclusive and in...





