Palmyra
Palmyra , meaning City of Palms, was a famous Syrian city, which was once a major centre on the trading routes of ancient Europe. The Romans ranked the city fourth in the seven wonders of the ancient world. The suburb's name, Palmyra, was chosen from a competition run by the Melville Roads Board and the street names that were also chosen, eg Zenobia, Cleopatra, Solomon, Aurelian, Antony etc, are names associated with ancient history in the Middle East area.
Nearest Polling Place Palmyra Primary School | McKimmie Rd | Palmyra
- Local Government City of Melville | 10 Almondbury Rd | Booragoon | 1300 635 845
- Primary School Palmyra Primary School | McKimmie Rd | Palmyra | 9339 1911
- Secondary School Melville Senior High School | Potts St | Melville | 9330 3199
- Local Police Palmyra Police Station | 349 Canning Hwy | Palmyra | 9339 1151 | Emergency 000 | Police Assistance 131 444
- Nearest Hospital Fremantle Public Hospital | Alma St | Fremantle | 9431 3333
- Sunday Markets Melville Rotary Markets | Canning Hwy & Waddell Rd | Bicton