| Lord Mayor of Perth | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Right Honourable Lord Mayor |
| Appointer | City of Perth |
| Inaugural holder | James T. Franklin[a] |
| Formation | 1929[b] |
The history of the City of Perth, a local government area of Western Australia is defined over three distinct periods:
- From 1829 to 1838 — controlled by the Governor of Western Australia
- From 1838 to 1858 — controlled by the Perth Town Trust
- From 1858 to present — controlled by the Perth City Council, later renamed City of Perth
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