Cultural Significance
There have been some north of the river or south of the river distinctions in the Perth metropolitan region over time, especially in the time up to the completion of the Causeway and Narrows bridges, due to the time and distances to cross the river. Some businesses do trade with a 'north of the river' phone number, and a separate 'south of the river' number.
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