It is a calm that has been lovingly planted in a space that was once a vivid symbol of how inner cities can fall into urban decay.
Malcolm Quekett
In the days before footpaths or roads, the club members had to make their way to the courts through the bush on ‘shanks’ pony’.
It’s been a wild ride for Perth from the swinging 60s until now. And a photographic exhibition held by commercial real estate agency JLL shows just how far we’ve come.
Kim Macdonald
And right there amid the opulence of the city’s biggest exhibition, Western Australian took its chance.
There was a real carnival atmosphere and amusements included wheels and swings, games of chance, boxing, log chopping, bands and dancing.
It’s a much loved region, popular for boating, fishing and just plain relaxing. But it wasn’t always that way.
“We were standing on the deck and you could see smoke rising everywhere. All the major government buildings were destroyed.”
For that generation it was a special time, and the memories of music, bands and venues are strong.
Local history buffs can learn about what went into making their town, at an event exploring different aspects of Albany’s history set to take place later this month.
Melissa Sheil
What is little known is that Henry Lawson lived in WA in two visits as his views were honed and he was at his most productive
Artist Elizabeth Blair Barber: A Life Amongst Artists is exhibiting in West Perth showcasing paintings of life at the old Donnelly River mill during 1960s to 1980s.
Anjelica Smilovitis
Work of a trailblazing artist which shows WA over eight decades comes to light
Friends of Donnelly Village volunteers are dedicated to collecting stories about ex-residents of the timber town from 1949 to 1978 to provide an “anchor” for future generations to know their past.
“A young man purchased this railway ticket with every expectation he was going off to war, (but) he bought a return ticket and he thought he was coming home.”
Rebecca Parish
A new project is sharing the untold stories of volunteers in Bridgetown from the past and present in a bid to inspire people to give back to their community.
Due to his almost front-on run-up using his eastern cut-off style, Winter could move his approach around to find the firmest take-off point.
Towns sprang into life almost overnight. Buildings went up almost as fast as new shafts went down in the ‘Golden West’.
The Friends of Donnelly River Village presented a collection of stories about the town’s history in an exhibition on the weekend.
The Manjimup CWA has been a part of the town’s history for more than 90 years, with some of its traditions still true today.
First World War nurse lived in Manjimup and Bridgetown
With his dashing good looks, flying helmet, goggles and daring deeds, Charles Kingsford Smith was a superstar of his time.
Australian Heritage Festival
Who am I?
There he was. Legendary timber worker and axeman Dick Sproge. Standing high in the branches of a giant karri tree. Axe in hand. Not a sign of a harness or protective gear. Ready to work.
