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Kwinana Heritage Group
Address: 2 Beacham Crescent 6167 Medina, WA, Australia
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25.01.2022 19241929 Wellard Hospital built (Wellard townsite), maintained, and paid for by subscription by Peel Estate settlers; to provide better health care for the district; eventually removed to Esperance as numbers of subscribers declined.
24.01.2022 1954 October Kwinana Refinery dominating area, and Cockburn Sound channel dredging continues.
24.01.2022 2020 November 1st - Sunday - Open Day for sack races and other heritage reminders. Explore the cottages (Smirk's & Soldier's), the Kwinana Museum, and other treasures (Mulberry tree included). Smirk's Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Gold coin donation appreciated.:)
24.01.2022 1829 & 1830 Garden Island vessels. 1829 April 25th HMS Challenger (frigate 6th Rate) 28 guns 603 (bm) tons 125 ft 6 inches x 32 ft. Built 1826 Portsmouth Dockyard (UK) Arrived Cockburn Sound from England to assist in the establishment of the Swan River Colony. 1829 May 31st PARMELIA Hired Barque 443 tons 117' 8" x 29' x 20' Built 1825 Quebec, Canada Reg.: London (UK) Made land off Garden Island with Captain (later Governor) Stirling and 54 other passengers. Grounded during... approach to anchorage, and sustained damage. Repaired with HMS Challenger's assistance. 1830 May 14th ROCKINGHAM Ship 4 guns 427 tons Built 1818 Sunderland (UK) Arrived SRC with general cargo for Peel Esq., and passengers. May 21st Went ashore on eastern side of Cockburn Sound. Sold in December to new owner and transferred to Careening Bay, Garden Island. Later abandoned there. [Selected vessels.] See more
24.01.2022 2020 December 5th (Sat.) & 6th (Sun.) "Art In The Park" - Come look at the art - purchase some if you like - and enjoy what the Smirk's Heritage Site has to offer. A gold coin donation appreciated.:)
24.01.2022 WWI, 1919 Influenza Epidemic, WWII, & 2020 These shall either make you laugh or make you feel comfort in knowing there were periods in the area's (and the world's) heritage when separation from loved ones was needed but eventually ended. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, and it brought development and people to the newly named 'Kwinana', Make something for someone you love or pass it on to someone who needs it.:)
24.01.2022 Answer to last weeks photos.
23.01.2022 Remembrance/Armistice Day - On the 11th day of the 11th month 1918 fighting in "The War to End All Wars" (World War I) ceased. Each year we commemorate the day in the hope it would be true. To all of those who served and fought in all wars - Thank-you.
23.01.2022 1958 Coastal land resumption - possible future industrial use.
23.01.2022 1955-1966 Kwinana Maternity Hospital officially opened 9th December 1955 on Kenton Way, Calista. By 1966 the declining number of maternity cases resulted in its closure. [Source: 'Third Time Lucky' by Laurie Russell, pp. 183 & 240.]
22.01.2022 2020 October 11th Sunday - Medina Heritage Walk 2.00 to 4.30 p.m. starts at Smirk's Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. The Kwinana Heritage Group welcomes walkers from 12.30 p.m. until the walk commences. Come enjoy our spring garden or take a stroll through our Cottages and Museum (1950s to 1970s). Gold coin donation appreciated.:)
22.01.2022 2020 December 5th (Sat.) & 6th (Sun.) The Kwinana Heritage Group invites you to visit for the return of 'Art in the Park'.
21.01.2022 1945 August 14th - Victory in the Pacific - the end of WWII (Formal surrender 2nd Sept. 1945). Looking back on the struggle to save Australia ('Kokoda Frontline'), and some of the soldiers who served in the Pacific and Europe.
21.01.2022 Open Today July 5th 2020 between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. Come view the Smirk's and Soldier's Cottages, the Kwinana Museum (1950s to 1970s), and other interesting areas. Gold coin donation appreciated. :)
21.01.2022 1950s Kwinana wreck facing demolition.
21.01.2022 1966 & 1968 June - Orelia - Plans for the future. In 1966 there was a query as to whether or not the new planned suburb would be called 'Orelia' because it was thought the name was too close to 'Parmelia'. The name derives from the sailing ship Orelia 382 tons built at Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1826. She called into the fledgling Swan River Colony twice in October and December 1829 bringing general cargo, livestock, passengers, and colonial produce from Hobart and Mauritius before leaving (January 1830) for Java.
21.01.2022 2020 November - The opening of the Western Australian Museum. Two of our members were lucky enough to win tickets in the ballot. Other members attending soon. We loved it!!!
21.01.2022 ANZAC Day - Lest We Forget. May you remember all of those who served in our time of need. For Australian military records search the National Archives of Australia site - www.naa.gov.au/collection/explore/defence/service-records.
20.01.2022 2020 Nov. 18th - Kwinana Heritage Group members go on a bus trip.
19.01.2022 1959 November - The Kwinana Road Board decides on names for the new roads established in the Kwinana Light Industrial area off Thomas Road. 2020 - Only Mason Road remains.
19.01.2022 2020 October 5th & 7th (8.30 to 11.00 a.m.) Come visit the Smirk's Heritage Site - talk to the volunteers, take a 'Treasure Hunt', and explore the gardens.:)
18.01.2022 1954 The Kwinana Branch of 'Toc H' started the Kwinana Lolly Run. 'Toc H' was Christian movement started in the First World War with a soldiers' rest and recreation centre called Talbot House ('Toc H'), Poperinge, Belgium.
18.01.2022 2020 September 6th - Father's Open Day. Come alone or bring the family to Smirk's Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. to step back into your own, or grandfather's, past. Gold coin donation appreciated.:)
17.01.2022 2020 September 6th - Fathers Open Day. Come alone or bring the family to Smirks Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. to step back into your own, or grandfathers, past. Gold coin donation appreciated.:)
17.01.2022 All Kwinana Community Groups are invited to hold a craft stall at 'Craft in the Park' Sunday 3rd May 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina, W.A. For further information contact [email protected] or 9439 6342 (Mon. & Wed. mornings).
16.01.2022 All Kwinana Community Groups are invited to hold a craft stall at Craft in the Park Sunday 3rd May 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina, W.A. For further information contact [email protected] or 9439 6342 (Mon. & Wed. mornings).
16.01.2022 2020 August The Kwinana Heritage Group lost a dear and respected long-term member in Kevin "Bill" Purdue. His work in the engine shed will not be forgotten. Condolences to Shirley and family.
16.01.2022 1941 May Kwinana gave service in WWII. (pub. Western Mail 08.05.1941 p.40 Kwinana -- Now A Training Ship.)
16.01.2022 2020 July 5th Sunday Open Day 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Gold coin donation appreciated.:)2020 July 5th Sunday Open Day 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Gold coin donation appreciated.:)
15.01.2022 Answer to last week's photos.
15.01.2022 1914 & 1917 Naval Base & Railway Siding. Plans for the Naval Base, Cockburn Sound, were drawn up in 1914 and included room for submarine pens. The railway siding (referred to as 'Henderson Naval Base') was built soon afterwards and extended in 1917 with a loop. The siding was used during the First and Second World Wars to load/unload explosives, and other materials, for military use.
15.01.2022 1955 January - The first oil tanker 'British Crusader' arrives at Kwinana Refinery. In later years B.P. commissioned the British artist Montague B Black (1884-1964); famous for his luxury cruise liner posters; to create a diorama to celebrate their operations. The diorama is now held at the Kwinana Museum.
15.01.2022 1923 &1924 Balmanup - The forgotten townsite. Plans were drawn up in 1923 for the town near the Mandurah/Rockingham Road. However, the majority of people living in the area had settled near Mandogalup; the, supposedly, temporary railway camp to assist in extracting timber from the area. By 1924 the planned Balmanup School was thought to be not needed as settler children were already attending Mandogalup School. The town of Balmanup was shelved.
14.01.2022 From Lost Perth: SS Kwinana was an Australian ocean-going cargo and passenger steamship. She was built in England in 1892 as the cargo ship SS Darius. In 1912 she changed owners, was refitted as a cargo and passenger ship and renamed Kwinana. She was damaged in 192021 by a fire in her cargo, and wrecked in 1922 she she drifted ashore about 15 miles (24 km) south of Fremantle, Western Australia. The site of her wreck is now called Kwinana Beach, and her remains are automatic...Continue reading
14.01.2022 1971 Aerial view of the Western Mining Corporation nickel refinery and Office Road area showing the proposed natural gas pipeline branch to the refinery, and the former East Rockingham School site.
14.01.2022 1955 August 30th The Medina Cinema Opens. Closed 1959 due to lack of patronage. The Medina Picture Gardens, next door, was opened 26th 1954 but was later discontinued and the Post Office building was erected.
14.01.2022 2020 Monday August 10th 10.00 a.m. - Annual General Meeting of the Kwinana Heritage Group, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. Membership fees due before meeting to allow voting. Nominations called for the positions of President, Vice-President, Curator, Treasurer, Secretary, and Catering Manager. We welcome new members. Please contact us if you have any questions. Tel.: (08) 9439 6342 (Wed. morning 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., or leave a message) and [email protected].
13.01.2022 Open Day Smirk's Heritage Site this Sunday 1st March 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina.:)Open Day Smirk's Heritage Site this Sunday 1st March 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina.:)
13.01.2022 2020 September Call-in to the Smirk's Heritage Site on Monday (except 28th long weekend) and Wednesday mornings between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. to talk to the volunteers and explore the site. Free.
12.01.2022 The Smirk's Heritage Site will be closed Wednesday 18th November 2020 as Kwinana Heritage Group members are exploring other museums. We shall be open next week Monday (23rd) and Wednesday (25th) November 2020 between 8.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.:)
12.01.2022 OPEN DAY - Sunday 2nd August 2020 between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. for Smirks/Kwinana Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. Dont forget to ask about a copy of Kwinana - "Third Time Lucky" - a history of Kwinana. A gold coin donation appreciated.:)
09.01.2022 1954 The Kwinana Branch of Toc H started the Kwinana Lolly Run. Toc H was Christian movement started in the First World War with a soldiers rest and recreation centre called Talbot House (Toc H), Poperinge, Belgium.
09.01.2022 1921 December 23rd to 1922 March 28th S.S. Kwinanas last voyage - fire and return for salvage. [Excerpts from S.S. Kwinana Fire General Report (Cons. 5484 Item 09)]
09.01.2022 1952 & 1954 Laying out Kwinana and other plans. Note the changes.
09.01.2022 What am I? Can you guess? (Answers next week.)
08.01.2022 Free. Open Wednesday 15th July 2020 between 8.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. at Smirk's Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. Step back in time with your children or grandchildren.
08.01.2022 1920 December - A hundred years ago the area now known as Bertram looked a lot different. The small swamps east of Bulrush (known locally as 'Richardson') Swamp were drained to supply land for the Soldier and Group Settlement Schemes.
08.01.2022 Open Day Smirks Heritage Site this Sunday 1st March 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina.:)Open Day Smirks Heritage Site this Sunday 1st March 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina.:)
08.01.2022 c.1920 Profitable Farming in Western Australia - a booklet sent to England to persuade new migrants to Group Settlement. Most photos taken near Mandogalup and the surrounding lakes. This year marks the (approx.) 100th Anniversary of the drainage of the lakes to create land for the Soldier and Group Settlers.
08.01.2022 1942-43 R.A.A.F. Radio Installation and Camp Site, East Rockingham (now Leda & Medina).
08.01.2022 1953 State Housing Commission home plans. Locations in Beacham Crescent, Oakley Road North, Westcott Road, Grover Way, Atkinson Road, Medina Ave., Budden Way, & Tucker Street. How the area has changed. Note the use of asbestos.
07.01.2022 Free. Open Wednesday 15th July 2020 between 8.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. at Smirks Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. Step back in time with your children or grandchildren.
07.01.2022 What is in a name? Bertram, suburb, named for William Valentine John Bertram (S/N: 2057) Born 1883 Darjeeling, India. Served WWI in the A.I.F. (Australian Infantry Force), and settled, post 1921, on a Soldier Settlement lot on the Peel Estate as a dairy farmer. Died 1962 Rockingham/Wellard, W.A. (No photo.)
06.01.2022 1923 Peel Estate - Industrial-sized Ditch Digger employed. Previous to this the land at Peel Estate; intended for Soldier and Group Settlement; was drained using horse- and man-power.
05.01.2022 Welcome - an hour before the Free visit to Kwinana Heritage Site ends - 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. Come get your prize. (Closed for the day 11.30 a.m. 15th July 2020.)
05.01.2022 1973 Kwinana social and sporting activities - discotheque and marching girl competitions.
05.01.2022 Come on down lots of beautiful art work, buy a gift for Christmas.
04.01.2022 OPEN DAY - Sunday 2nd August 2020 between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. for Smirk's/Kwinana Heritage Site, 2 Beacham Crescent, Medina. Don't forget to ask about a copy of 'Kwinana - "Third Time Lucky"' - a history of Kwinana. A gold coin donation appreciated.:)
04.01.2022 1941 May 'Kwinana' gave service in WWII. (pub. Western Mail 08.05.1941 p.40 'Kwinana -- Now A Training Ship'.)
04.01.2022 Due to the COVID-19 precautions the Kwinana Heritage Site will close until further notice. This means no Open Days or drop-ins. 'Craft in the Park' scheduled for May 3rd 2020 has been postponed for a later date. Keep safe.
04.01.2022 1921 December 23rd to 1922 March 28th S.S. Kwinana's last voyage - fire and return for salvage. [Excerpts from 'S.S. Kwinana Fire General Report' (Cons. 5484 Item 09)]
