Royal Western Australian Historical Society in Perth, Western Australia | Museum

Royal Western Australian Historical Society

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9386 3841

Address: Stirling House, 49 Broadway 6009 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://histwest.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Curator / Collection Manager Position The Society is seeking a Curator / Collection Manager for its museum collection. This is a part time contract position for 6 hours per week. Further information on this new position is available by emailing the contact, Lesley Burnett (Community Officer) below:... Email: [email protected]

25.01.2022 Dear RWAHS Members Your continued support is much appreciated.

25.01.2022 Lets get sorted. Archival quality boxes, folders, envelopes and acid free tissue in stock and available for purchase now. Ring the office or visit our website.

25.01.2022 Corrected caption: On July 19 1958 Perths last tram from Inglewood, along Beaufort Street to the Barrack Street Jetty and from there to the depot in East Perth. Pictured is the closure of the north Perth line on 1 February 1958. Photo reference: P2009_253

25.01.2022 Vulcanised Sponge Rubber new addition to our Archival Product range. These sponges, originally developed for clean-up in fire restoration, can be used to remove surface dirt from a variety of surfaces including cloth, painted metal and wood. Beautifully cleans embroidery stumpwork, canvas work, gold work, and others. Conservators use the sponges for dry cleaning of books and paper, particularly for cleaning dust and mould. Cost per sponge $20. Dimensions 20 cm x 7 cm x 4 ...cm. Pictured is a tray cloth from our collection, embroidered with over 240 signatures. It was made in 1903 by Dora Tucker, whose father came to WA as the first Town Clerk of Coolgardie. Museum reference MA2001.44

25.01.2022 Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! Our 2021 Giant Secondhand Book sale is on Saturday / Sunday 17 & 18 9:00am to 5pm at 49 Broadway Nedlands, corner Clark Street. Don’t miss the drama and the excitement of the Auction at 10:30am on Saturday... Extra parking available at 55 Broadway Everyone welcome. Free entry.

24.01.2022 Our unsold books from our Super Weekend Blockbuster Second-hand Book Sale were gratefully received by The Salvation Army, Anglicare and Good Sammy.

23.01.2022 Hope to see you there!

23.01.2022 The Society was honoured this week with a visit by The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia.

23.01.2022 Book Shop dressed and ready for Bernice Barry’s morning & afternoon talks on Georgiana Molloy at the Society Tue 27 Oct. Both sessions fully booked, however, ring or email office if you would like to be on our last minute cancellation list.

22.01.2022 With Fire in her Heart: The Edith Cowan Story celebrates the remarkable life of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to the Australian parliament. This year marks the centennial of Edith's achievements in Australian politics and this wonderful play brings to life her remarkable story. Bookings www.fingeworld.com.au

22.01.2022 On Sunday everything is 1/2 price so no need to choose one book over another - you can afford them all! Hope to see you there!

22.01.2022 Beautiful books that take you places available at our Super Weekend Blockbuster Book Sale! Sat / Sun 7 & 8 November 9am to 5pm 49 Broadway Nedlands.

22.01.2022 The Society has awarded the AE Williams / Lee Steere Publications prize to Dylan Hyde for his book Art Was Their Weapon: The History of the Perth Workers Art Guild. Pictured L to R Armelle Davies from Fremantle Press, Gwynne Ryan authors sister accepting on Hydes behalf, President Dr Steve Errington. Certificates of Commendation were presented by Dr Steve Errington President to Graeme Cocks for Claude Deane: Western Australias Motor Dealer Extraordinaire and Rodney Giffo...rd on behalf of Peter Birch for Poverty Boats and Gold.: The Story of William Lawrence Snr: An American-Australian Pioneer. The official presentation took place at the Societys annual general meeting on Wednesday 16 September 2020

21.01.2022 Great picture books to read to grandkids on FaceTime, Skype. Available in our Bookshop now. Ring the Society on 9386 3841 to purchase over the telephone with a credit card or buy online https://shop.histwest.org.au/

19.01.2022 Courtesy reminder regarding holiday closure - the Society will close at 4pm on Tuesday 22 December & re-open on Monday 11 January 2021.

18.01.2022 Join West Australian Historical Cycle Club for their first club ride of 2021 on Sunday 24 January 2021 9:00am - 11:00am . Meet at their clubroom (8 Hickey St Ardross, WA 6153) and cycle to Point Walter Café for coffee, maybe even an ice-cream. All welcome! For further details email [email protected]

18.01.2022 Our volunteers are hard at work getting our book sale ready for a 9am start!

15.01.2022 Flowers cant solve all the problems, but they are a great start. Pick something new to read from our online Bookshop today https://shop.histwest.org.au/

15.01.2022 Members and friends enjoying our General Meeting last night. Research paper presented by John Wheatley on Colonel Walter Karri Davies.

14.01.2022 At the moment local and regional history books are best sellers due to the easing of travel restrictions and the merchandising talent of Bookshop Volunteer Billy Hawes. Drop in for a browse or shop online. https://shop.histwest.org.au/

13.01.2022 Fantastic children’s books at bargain prices this Saturday and Sunday at our Super Weekend Blockbuster Book Sale!

13.01.2022 Everyone welcome. Free entry. Please register your interest so we can comply with social distancing rules.

13.01.2022 Sending a big THANK YOU to all our amazing Volunteers. National Volunteer Week 2020 - Monday 18 May Sunday 24 May 2020.

12.01.2022 Our Affiliated Society The Midland and Districts Historical Society Inc. wishes to invite you to their event on Sunday February 7, 2021 at the Old Midland Courthouse on Helena Street in Midland commencing at 2.30pm. Robyn McSweeney will be giving a presentation about her great grandfather, Albert Edmund Cockram for whom she has written a book about him, Albert Edmund Cockram - King of the Racecourse 1870-1943. Afternoon Tea will follow the presentation. Gold Coin Donation App...reciated. For further information email : [email protected] Please be advised that Covid 19 restrictions and conditions including venue capacity apply.

12.01.2022 And we're off! Our book sale for 2020 has begun!

09.01.2022 BOOK BUNDLES Order a book bundle! Six secondhand books $25 includes free delivery to doorsteps in the Western Suburbs. Available to purchase now with a credit card over the telephone - Office 9386 3841... email [email protected] or Nick Drew 0409 290 895 Categories Fiction or Junior Fiction Our Book Bundles can do more than fill the time; they also support the Society and forge community spirit in these trying times

09.01.2022 Amended re-upload of our post from yesterday, after one of our observant followers noticed the flag was upside down (The reason the flag was shown that way was so that the message on the flag could be read). This flag was flown on VP day 15 August 1945 from the balcony at 45 Parliament Place, West Perth, home of James Thomas and Mabel Peet. RWAHS Museum Artefact MA2015.18

09.01.2022 Member Dorothy Erickson has been honoured by being inducted into the Design Institute of Australia Hall of Fame. This tribute recognises Dorothys lifelong work as a jeweller, curator and design historian. We are indeed fortunate at the Society to have such an expert on hand to advise us on various items in the collection and speak to members on interesting topics where her knowledge is great. Dont forget to congratulate her when you next see her! Photo of Dorothy Erickson Courtesy Paul McGowan Post newspapers

08.01.2022 Your support of the Auxiliary Fundraiser raffle on Wednesday 5 August 2020 is greatly appreciated. Tickets 3 for $5. L to R Volunteers : Jill Paterson, Jennifer Wildy, Shirley Aliaga, Lorraine Tholet and Rachel Roe with some of the prizes. Morning talk with Richard Offen on Life at the Town Hall SOLD OUT... Afternoon session with Richard Offen on Life at the Town Hall 2 for 2:30pm seats selling very fast. Ring the office to book

07.01.2022 The books we never outgrow. Plan to attend our 2021 Giant Secondhand Book Sale on Sat / Sun 17 & 18 Apr Auction at 10:30am Saturday refer image with list of books for auction/... 49 Broadway Nedlands (corner Clark Street) Additional parking at 55 Broadway Large selection of fiction and all other subjects, DVDs, LP records, CD’s

07.01.2022 This flag was flown on VP day 15 August 1945 from the balcony at 45 Parliament Place, West Perth, home of James Thomas and Mabel Peet. RWAHS Museum Artefact MA2015.18

06.01.2022 A wonderful invitation from Irwin Districts Historical Society to celebrate the 50th Birthday of the opening of Russ Cottage Historic House Museum on Sat 23 Jan 2021 at 10:30am. Built by Titus Russ c1868, restored by the local community in 1970. Refer flyer for full details and RSVP for catering purposes to [email protected] or telephone 9927 1323 by Thu 21 Jan 2021.... Everyone is welcome!

06.01.2022 "Good Buy Norma Jeane!" Don’t miss our Super Weekend Blockbuster Secondhand Book Sale Sat / Sun 7 & 8 November https://fb.me/e/1zO0a1dJ5

05.01.2022 Rediscover your inner artist. Grab your felt tip pens and start colouring in this books fantastic inserts. The templates celebrate the artwork by Western Australian artist Andrew Nicholls that adorn the ceiling of the City of Perth Librarys award-winning building. ... This book appeals to adults and children. Available now in our Bookshop $25 . Telephone the Society and purchase with a credit card over the telephone or buy online https://shop.histwest.org.au/delight-and-hurt-not.htm

05.01.2022 RWAHS Membership: a Christmas gift for the past, present and future!

05.01.2022 Weather forecast: 100 % chance of reading. Drop in and take a closer look at book shop volunteer Billy Hawes clever feature table display on how the West was built. https://shop.histwest.org.au/books.html

05.01.2022 We were pleased to welcome members of the East Perth Probus Club who visited the Society on 27th July 2020 spending time viewing the exhibits in the museum, our research library and browsing in the bookshop.

04.01.2022 --- BOOK BUNDLES --- Grab a book bundle! Six secondhand books $25 includes free delivery to addresses within 15 km radius of the Society in Nedlands. Available to purchase now with a credit card over the telephone - Office 9386 3841... email [email protected] or Nick Drew 0409 290 895 Categories Fiction or Junior Fiction Our Book Bundles can do more than fill the time; they also support the Society and forge community spirit in these trying times.

04.01.2022 Bargains galore!!! Something for everyone. Sale opens 9:00am Saturday 17 April... Auction 10:30am preview auction list

04.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week Wednesday 27 May 2020 Wednesday 3 June 2020. A variety of titles to help us appreciate our shared history.

04.01.2022 Something for everyone at our Super Weekend Blockbuster Secondhand Book Sale Sat / Sun 7 & 8 November 2020. Full details on our official flyer. Hope to see you there!

03.01.2022 Hope to see you there! (And if you want a reminder, make sure to select "going" on our Facebook event!) https://fb.me/e/2jGY9vCgx

03.01.2022 Remember life before social distancing? Here at the Society we have safety measures in place as per Phase 2 guidelines. Your support of our Bookshop is always appreciated. We are open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.... Scarborough 1958. RWAHS Photo Reference m2016.192

03.01.2022 B is for Biography. Add one to your reading list today. https://shop.histwest.org.au/books.html

02.01.2022 Our History in the City 2020 program commences on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 2pm. Join us at Citiplace Conference Room Perth Railway Station Concourse for Alan Nabers talk on A social history of cycling The talk will be followed by a marvellous afternoon tea... Entry $5 at the door EVERYONE WELCOME!

02.01.2022 Historically reliable - the umbrella. Historically fascinating - the stories of Western Australia. Visit our website for Membership details www.histwest.org.au... Photo Reference 1999_2698

02.01.2022 Two fantastic morning talks with extraordinary speakers that will inspire you. Ring the office today to reserve your seats.

02.01.2022 An amazing example of a hand-made stuffed doll made of stockinette in the image of Mae West made by Mrs. C. E. Roscoe. Accession number MA1975.58. In the 1930s Mrs. Roscoe broadcast for many years on the ABC in WA instructing listeners on how to make soft toys.... Come hear more about how we used to make our own fun at our next Tuesday Treasures on Tuesday 6 October 10:30am start. Entry is free. Register your interest with our Office 9386 3841.

01.01.2022 Mothers Day Sunday 10th May Great reads for Great Mothers. Ring the Society on 9386 3841 to purchase over the telephone with a credit card or buy online https://shop.histwest.org.au/

01.01.2022 Thank you to our friends at 6PR for the opportunity to talk about some of the treasures at our Super Weekend Blockbuster Book Sale happening Sat / Sun 7 & 8 November.

01.01.2022 The Community Talk on Georgiana Molloy with speaker Bernice Barry on Friday 20th March at 10 for 10:30am is now SOLD OUT. If you missed out please ring the office or visit our Activities Page on our website www.histwest.org.au for details on upcoming History West Talks and Events.

01.01.2022 Whether youre a published author or want to start crafting your first book, the Societys writing group offers our Members a supportive environment of like-minded people who share a passion for telling stories. For more information on RWAHS Membership and our writing group contact the office email [email protected] Pictured RWAHS Writing Group Members (Left to Right): John Hall, Mia Roth, Hilaire Natt, Jan Matthews, Elizabeth Eaton, Maureen Roberts, Ursula Ladzinski

01.01.2022 Peter Worsley is speaking on Whaling in the 19th Century at our History in the City program on Wed 7 Apr 2pm at Citiplace Conference Room, Perth Railway Station Concourse. Everyone welcome.