Bayswater Historical Society in Bayswater, Western Australia | Local business
Bayswater Historical Society
Locality: Bayswater, Western Australia
Phone: +61 8 9271 3741
Address: 114 King William Street 6053 Bayswater, Western Australia, WA, Australia
Website: http://bayswaterhistory.byethost10.com
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25.01.2022 ~~ H A L L I D A Y H O U S E O P E N D A Y ~~ Halliday House has been given the green light to re-open to the public. Our first Open Day in 2020 post-COVID is on Sunday 27th September.... More details to come. Membership for 2020-2021 is also open. For new memberships or renewals, please email the Secretary on [email protected] to obtain a membership/renewal form. Note: COVID-19 safety measures will be in place and must be adhered to by all visitors to the house.
24.01.2022 Sunday promises to be a nice, sunny day. Come on down to our Open Day from 11am and have a wander around the house and garden. Scones and Anzac biscuits with tea/coffee will again be available (cash only). 114 King William Street Bayswater... Entry with a gold coin donation
24.01.2022 Dust off the wireless and tune in to radio 6PR on Saturday 9th of May from 11am to listen to the Weekend Breakfast Show with Michael Genovese and Carmen Braidwood. The Bayswater Historical Society will be the topic of the Suburban Focus segment.
20.01.2022 Beautiful winter’s day at Halliday House where some of our committee members and volunteers are busy giving the interior of the house some much needed TLC to prepare for the re-opening.
20.01.2022 A little bit of nostalgia never hurt anyone, so for our #MuseumMomentsMW in the lead up to International Museum Day 2020, the BHS would like to share one of its proudest moments when it was presented with the Active Citizenship Award in the 2019 Australia Day Community Citizen of the Year Awards. #internationalmuseumweek #internationalmuseumday2020
18.01.2022 Are you currently researching your own piece of Baysie history? A new, free online resource tool called 'Retromaps' was launched by the State Records Office. This tool allows you to view your property as it was 100 years ago. Click on the link below, enter your address and use the Opacity slider to view the map. You can even download the plans for free! https://mapping.sro.wa.gov.au/
17.01.2022 Did you spot the story featuring Bayswater locals in the Weekend Australian this weekend? A story of enduring friendships, 'Here if ya need' is well worth the read. Maybe you know some of these people? Maybe you're mentioned in this story. Give us a shout out if you do. https://www.google.com.au//3d5ee03fa832456b3f4ff21d56b346a0
17.01.2022 Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 31 August 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Due to COVID 19 restrictions and the necessity to keep appropriate physical distancing the meeting will be held in the Bayswater Community Centre (next to the Bayswater Public Library) at 25 King William Street Bayswater. COVID-19 safety measures will be in place and must be adhered to when attending the AGM. Please keep a safe social distance of 1.5 metres from others where possible. Please do not attend if you are unwell with cold or flu like symptoms or have been in close contact with some who has COVID-19.
17.01.2022 ~ H A L L I D A Y H O U S E O P E N D A Y ~ We are open until 3:00pm today. Last chance to see Halliday House for 2020. 114 King William Street Bayswater... Entry by gold coin donation
17.01.2022 The NAIDOC theme for 2020 is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant Nations.... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. For more information, visit naidoc.org.au
16.01.2022 On behalf of the BHS Management Committee and volunteers, we’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came and visited Halliday House at our Open Day last Sunday. We have another Open Day coming up in October and November. Save the date!... Sunday, 25th October Sunday, 22nd November
15.01.2022 Halliday House is now open until 3:00pm today. Enjoy some homemade scones and Anzac biscuits with tea or coffee in our garden.
14.01.2022 Historic Heartbeat Series: During the 1904-1908 Bayswater "boom time there were increases in population growth and building construction. Houses that were built were much more substantial, built of weatherboard as well as brick. And while corrugated iron continued to be used as a cladding material, it was used to clad only sections of a house and not the whole dwelling. According to an estimate by the public works department in 1905, Bayswater was home to an estimated 400 houses and about 1,400 residents.
11.01.2022 Changes They’ve Seen is a definitive book written by Catherine May about the history of the city and people of Bayswater. This book and other items are available for purchase at the next Halliday House Open Day. Sunday 25 October 2020 ... 11am to 3pm. Entry with a gold coin donation. 114 King William Street Bayswater
11.01.2022 It’s National Reconciliation Week - a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can cont...ribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia, Western Australia and the City of Bayswater. Taking place from 27 May to 3 June each year, Reconciliation Week commemorates two milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey - the 1967 referendum acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Reconciliation is about strengthening the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. This year’s theme ‘in this together’ reminds us that in a crisis or in reconciliation, we’re #InThisTogether2020 At City of Bayswater we are committed to acknowledging, sharing and celebrating the cultures of our First Peoples. While our planned events are on hold, we’ll be sharing elements of our reconciliation journey online throughout this week, including reflections from members of our Reconciliation Advisory Committee. I encourage you to jump onto our website and spend a moment reading those. They are insightful and special. Find out more here https://bit.ly/2zuNDry #mybaysie #heartoftheinnereast
11.01.2022 Did you know that Halliday House was built in 1892 by Henry Thomas Halliday? It was originally named Leighton in honour of his wife Edith’s hometown in England, Leighton-Buzzard in Bedfordshire. Leighton is inscribed on the stained-glass panel and also on a brass plate at the front entrance. You can find out more about this magnificent homestead during our Open Day. Sunday, 27th September... 11am - 3pm 114 King William Street Bayswater COVID-19 safety measures will be in place and must be adhered to by all visitors to the house.
09.01.2022 Historic Heartbeat Series: The early 1904-1908 was a boom time for Bayswater. The first commercial building was built in 1905 by well-respected and highly productive early citizen, Henry Halliday. It was built in what is today regarded as the historic town centre on the corner of King William Street and Whatley Crescent. In 1906, Robert McLeish built the two-storey building on the corner of King William and Murray Streets. Mr McLeish also ran a very successful grocery store ...and butcher shop in Coode Street for the three years prior. Bert Wright Senior can be seen standing in the doorway of the building watching passing traffic of horses and carts, and the odd motor car. Photos: Bayswater Historical Society Collection
09.01.2022 A little-known piece of Bayswater history
09.01.2022 Our Society Secretary Glen Cookson along with local resident Damien Hassan met with Mayor Dan Bull, Councillor Lorna Clarke and Councillor Giorgia Johnson from City of Bayswater for an opportunity to discuss the possibility of creating a memorial to acknowledge the site of the International Latitude Station - a scientific and historic significance here in Bayswater!
08.01.2022 From time to time, the Bayswater Historical Society is approached and sent memorabilia and information only to have to let our correspondents know we're in Bayswater, Western Australia. Rather than Bayswater, London, New South Wales or other parts of the world. Recently, we were sent a pretty hand coloured lithographic image of Paddington Train Station. So we thought, as Bayswater, W.A. is in the midst of the design and building of a major transport hub, why not share this lo...vely image sent to us from James Gorringe in Kent. As the people of Bayswater consider the prospect of going from the elementary Perth/ Midland railway line, to accomodating the Airport/ Forrestfield link AND the Morley to Ellenbrook link, you could say Bayswater, W.A. is experiencing a growth spurt and growing pains to go with that. So, it's interesting to reflect on other parts of the world, and contemplate and compare the Paddington to Bayswater Station. James informs us the lithograph was drawn in stone by J C Bourne and published in his first edition of views for the Great Western Railway published in 1846. What a great view it is! We hope, with the consultation, design and construction underway, we can be inspired by the view of Bayswater Train Station upon completion of its next evolution. A special thank you to James for permission to use the image for this story.
07.01.2022 A big BHS welcome to our new followers here on Facebook. You can also now find us on Instagram - @bayswaterhistoricalsociety #historicalbayswater #bayswaterhistory #preservepromoteprotect
05.01.2022 Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.
04.01.2022 This incredible family story appeared in the West Australian this week. A short film, 'Spirit of Happiness', based on this unique story, was partially set in Halliday House. As you can see, Halliday House, home base for Bayswater Historical Society, makes a wonderful back drop to this feature story also. The City of Bayswater will be hosting a screening of 'Spirit of Happiness' in the Bayswater Civic Centre soon.
02.01.2022 ~ H A L L I D A Y HO U S E O P E N D A Y ~ Open 11am to 3pm 114 King William Street Bayswater... Entry with a gold coin donation
01.01.2022 Halliday House will be open this coming Sunday. Find out more about the work we do at the BHS and also come and see our new library/reading room and other house displays. Why not also enjoy a scone or two with tea or coffee in the garden? ... OPEN DAY Sunday 27 September from 11am to 3pm. Entry with a gold coin donation. 114 King William Street Bayswater
01.01.2022 #InternationalMuseumDay Did you know that the Bayswater Historical Society operates as the Halliday House Heritage Centre that holds an extensive collection of items and images relating to the history of Bayswater? While social distancing and closed doors have certainly restricted access to the collection in recent times, we can still showcase some of the items Halliday House holds for International Museum Day 2020.... #imd2020 #internationalmuseumday2020
