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State Shipping Service of Western Australia

Western Australian state government transport entity

The State Shipping Service of Western Australia was a state government transport entity formed in 1912, in Western Australia, primarily to service the ports of North West Australia. Originally named the State Steamship Service, it was renamed as the State Shipping Service in 1919, and again in 1979 as Stateships.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1912Founded1
  • HeadquartersPerth1

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The State Shipping Service of Western Australia was a state government transport entity formed in 1912, in Western Australia, primarily to service the ports of North West Australia. Originally named the State Steamship Service, it was renamed as the State Shipping Service in 1919, and again in 1979 as Stateships.2

Timeline

  1. 1912Founded Founded1

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