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25.01.2022 What country town took your fancy as a child that still draws you back as often as possible?
25.01.2022 Who spent hours and hours fishing along the river or catching a feed of prawns and cooking them right there before enjoying a feed with family and friends?
25.01.2022 When's the last time you went for a wander through the City like we did with Mum as kids? There's so much to appreciate and so many old buildings if you don't include the terrace.
25.01.2022 The 1940s were a period of cultural change in Australia. In 1948 parliament legislated to create Australian citizenship, previously Australians were considered British citizens. The Australian government, mostly made up of men with British connections, continued to preference British migrants. Government schemes such as the Ten Pound Pom (the price of the ticket) started in the 1940s and continued for nearly 25 years. The Australian government subsidised the cost of migrati...ng, making it very affordable for British citizens to migrate to Australia. The Second World War (1939 1945) had a devastating effect on most of the world, particularly in Europe where so many people had their homes destroyed. Masses of people were moving around the world, seeking new lives in secure new homelands. Australia was considered an attractive new world, a safe distance from the devastation. With so many young men having left and been killed in the war, there was a decline in available workers. The shortage of labour affected a shift in Australia’s attitude to migrants. A national poll in 1943 showed 40% of Australians supported ‘unlimited immigration’. The country’s first ever immigration minister, Arthur Calwell, promoted the idea that Australia needed to ‘populate or perish’. Later the Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (White Australia Policy) which discouraged non-white migrants, started to be reversed. The notorious dictation test that had been used to hamper immigration attempts by non-British applicants, was stopped in 1958. Many new Australians will recall their voyage to Western Australia and their first vision of Fremantle? Maybe an open day at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal tomorrow would be a chance to show your family where you landed? This one-off event is a chance for people to see inside this great heritage building, with superb history. It’s a chance for people to relive their migrant moment, admire the building’s architecture, meet the Harbour Master whilst enjoying a range of activities such as: Meet the Harbour Master; Migrant fashion catwalk parade; Australian Border Force dog demonstrations; Vintage morning teas; Sausage sizzle; Live music; And more! Free, from 9am to 2pm, Sunday November 15. Section of text from https://slwa.wa.gov.au/exhibitio/s/migration/page/post_wwii
25.01.2022 Doesn't seem that long ago does it?
25.01.2022 I missed the reclamation of Mounts Bay for the construction of the new Freeway opening in 1959 but thanks to Kevin Brewer sharing his photos from the day we can appreciate the past. I cannot help myself mentioning this and that when I have passenger/s in my vehicle telling folks how it was when I was younger. Thanks for everybody who has sent photos to me over the past 7 years to share with everybody on the page and I will continue to do so for many years to come. If you have... anything to share, it's [email protected] We won't have internet for a little while as we are moving home tomorrow and some mates and i have to construct a room suitable to house scanners and equipment to produce more images and footage for everybody to enjoy. Cheers Duff.
25.01.2022 How about the response to The ABC's question about a PERTH TO ALBANY TRAIN Kojonup councillor Kevin Gale wants a passenger train running from Perth to Albany - before the end of the year. What do you think of the idea? Mr Gale says the ambitious proposal, which he hasn't yet pitched to the State Government, could link towns through the Wheatbelt and Great Southern using existing rail.... He says with the intrastate tourism boom this year, it'd be worth seeing if the service was viable. "It could be an opportunity for developing a tourism attraction a bit like they've got with the Indian Pacific and the Ghan as a major rail journey," he says. "If we've done the hard yards and we've got all the pieces in place to prove that we can actually make it work, well then we'll go to the appropriate authorities to request for funding and support." What are your thoughts?
25.01.2022 Who can forget the first time we saw the frame of the massive 79 foot long Antartic Blue Whale on the 5th floor of the old WA Museum? Very pleased to hear an Aboriginal name, Boola Bardip which means many stories in Noongar language has been chosen for our new museum which will present the 123 year old Whale once more for many more generations of children such as we were. Jump on the ballot www.museum.wa.gov.au/ballot for your chance to be amongst the first to see the exhibits at their new home Boola Bardip.
25.01.2022 The controversial Wheel of Perth, which rotated on the city foreshore since January 2009,closed over 10 years ago on May 2nd 2010! I liked it being there but the redevelopment of the foreshore saw the $10 000 000 investment removed. Did you have a chance to ride it and enjoy the views?... John Linton
25.01.2022 Everybody knows what they were famous for. I worked for them in the early 90s from the factory on Carrington Street Nedlands adjacent to the cemetery and never got tired of pies and pasties.
25.01.2022 I've never been a fan of brussel sprouts no matter how much bacon and onion you cook them with. What's your least favourite vegetable?
25.01.2022 Its almost Fathers Day and Lost Perth have the perfect gifts. I have dropped all Lost Perth stock at B&L Pumps Kewdale at the corner of Orrong Road and Oats Street with my son James Duffy. If you visit B&L Pumps from 830am every day except Sunday and purchase a Lost Perth book and a tee shirt and its just $50 , buy more and theyre $25 each. Choose from various sizes and styles printed here including Dingo Flour, Emu Bitter, The Futuro Spaceship, Swan Lager, WA 150th, Red... Back, Lost Perth TV Pattern, Gday from WA, Made In WA, ACDC, Queen, ABBA, Bakers Flour Narrogin, Pensioner Barracks and Bernies. You can see how good they are or purchase if you wish to have them posted to you or to a loved one here - https://lostperth.com.au/shop/ Cheers Duff. See more
24.01.2022 No bars open Sunday, no problem.
24.01.2022 Who was lucky enough when flying to visit the crew in the cockpit when we were able to? Sure was something I will never forget. Thanks to John DIx for sharing a family snapshot with us.
24.01.2022 Who can remember where this photo was taken?
24.01.2022 Remember waiting for your train at Perth station and the chit chat and city noises were broken by a large diesel locomotive or two such as XB 1027 Marangal (Noble) beginning it's journey to Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany and dozens of others towns serviced by The Western Australian Government Railways since the 1800s on trains named The Mullewa, The Albany Progress, The Kalgoorlie ,The Midlander, The Bunbury Belle, The Shopper, The Albany Weekender, The Wes...tlander and The Spirit of the West train. Today only the South West is serviced by The Australind leaving Perth station twice a day for Armadale Byford Mundijong Serpentine North Dandalup Pinjarra Waroona Yarloop Cookernup Harvey Brunswick Junction Bunbury Passenger Terminal Providing a window to those with no car or unable to drive from the above towns, with an adult fare for just $68.30 to Bunbury, it's a vital public asset to nurture. Although the timetable doesn't lend itself to a day trip from Perth to Bunbury, accommodation is available at The Lord Forrest for as little as $140 a night, it's a good couple of days away with no need for a car. The schedule from Bunbury to Perth does allow shoppers from the South to come to the big smoke arriving at Perth station as early as 830am with a late departure at 555PM to return home to their home town. Today, services provided by The Links to Northam or Merredin are all that remains of what was a comprehensive passenger service plus the familiar Prospector to Kalgoorlie with return tickets starting at just $93.70 return! With a massive investment in Northam, Narrogin and Katanning, one proud West Aussie has supplied 5 star lodgings on The Great Southern Railway such as The Premier Mill Hotel - Katanning and Farmers’ Home Hotel - Northam appointed to please anybody wishing to alight at the nearby train station and appropriate the towns amenities. Whilst I feel public opinion is for the government to reinstate country services is high with everybody focused on holidays in Western Australia due to Covid , a problem remains that once we get to popular destinations, hire cars are unavailable for travelers to continue their tour away from the train. What are your thoughts of future services to be reintroduced and memories of train travel back in the day? See more
24.01.2022 Lonni Strano shares when the Royal Show was at it's peak when companies provided samples in bags to eager show goers such as Mills & Ware and Lifesavers. What's been your favourite show bag from the past?
23.01.2022 There was a cinema in so many suburbs back in the day. I must make a list of them, can you help suggest where they were? Let me begin with Beacon Cinema which became Stammers Supermarket at Beaconsfield on Hampton Road.
23.01.2022 Bill and Ben were The Flower Pot Men who spoke their own, highly inflected version of English, called Oddle Poddle. First shown in 1952, the show was repeated regularly for over 20 years which is a period I was enthralled by their escapades in the garden with Little Weed. Do you remember?
23.01.2022 My old Teddy was born the same year as me and is in much better nick than me. Have your still got your best childhood mate too?
23.01.2022 Who'd like to join me to chuck a few boondies after school?
23.01.2022 Just wait until the kids of Brookton learn here's a ready made boondie fight waiting for them at the rear of the local pub.
22.01.2022 Who is taking Dad to Kings Park for Father's Day tomorrow? The old log is long gone after rot set in but it still has that familiar feel I gained as a child and the wildflowers are blooming. SLWA
22.01.2022 The Dugites Im sure we all remember who formed in Perth in 1978 and toured with Suburban Boy Dave Warner before supporting Elton John the following year. Where did you catch them performing ?
22.01.2022 ..and what do we have here from Kevin Brewer. Good name for one of the clearer photos I have seen of the old lights.
21.01.2022 We all know where it is and after 130 years , the main drag is pretty much as it was long ago. The powers that be are hoping to bring back the tram, good move! Fremantle is our regular go to for a feed and some shopping, have you had the pleasure lately? Finishing Touch Gallery - Fremantle
21.01.2022 We were replacing a fence in Orange Grove today and I turned to find a childhood favourite. The loquat tree was in many backyards growing up but not so much today. I never had one but next door's did and they always gave us plenty. What became of them? Does anybody still have a tree or two these days?
21.01.2022 Many of us weren't hatched yet and yet we know where this photo was taken by Dors Bascombe in 1962. The fabulous Moir Chambers has been stolen and replaced in 1960 with a steel skeleton cladded in glass whilst The Pensioner Barracks and the rest of the stone buildings adorning The Terrace are still is place waiting their eventual desecration. Thankfully we have our photos and Lost Perth to enjoy them on.
20.01.2022 I was driving the truck yesterday when I looked down and the milage was 82000 on the LED display which made me reflect on when the old speedo would strain its guts out as it approached 9999..... finally ticking over to 0000 as all the numbers returned to allignment.
20.01.2022 Lets go back almost 70 years to a little rock in a big town. Thanks go to The Snowdens for a lovely look back at something many Sandgropers would remember seeing for the first time.
20.01.2022 Is there any body who didn't visit Beatty Park swimming pool at least once since it opened in 1962 to host the swimming events events for the Empire Games? I did go to the top of the diving platform to gingerly look off the edge before descending to the lower level to jump off. Christine Arnasiewicz
20.01.2022 Did you know when Schweppes distributed Solo to the rest of Australia, Western Australia received Pinto? Many of us had bread , milk, the newspaper and kerosene delivered but did you have soft drinks on your doorstep after school? Companies such as Pop, Crystal, Swing and Solo home delivered a range of aerated soda waters for our refreshment and it was the name Solo that had us drinking Pinto for a few years until home deliveries ended. Is it true we are the only place in the world to drink one of my favourite soft drinks, Kola Beer? Thanks to Melissa WIlliams for a great photo.
20.01.2022 Did anybody ever master the Spacehopper? One of those Christmas gifts that provided plenty of fun like Totem Tennis.
20.01.2022 Ain't it the truth? Kaye Dix
20.01.2022 All the best to the Dads and those loving the children in their care on Fathers Day when socks, jocks and hankies were the norm when we were younger given as gifts. My favourite memory is tapping the hubcap of the old Datsun Bluebird with my little wooden mallet whilst Dad changed the tyre on the right rear parked on the oyster shell driveway of our State Housing home on Manning Road. Dad was always off to see a man about a horse and given the immense space on the quarter ac...re block, it seemed possible he might return with one but I guess the Datsun was a little small to bring the filly home? I recall the sound of the waves gently splashing on the sands of Bunker Bay through the louvered windows of a shack perched almost on the beach, I dont remember anybody in this as I was just two I am told but the trip across the Nullarbor in 1970 at 5 years old sitting high in the passenger seat with Dad looking out for the enormous potholes was a treat. My Dad died the following year a week before my first footy game and all the milestones in life to follow, he will always be my Dad although Im adopted, he stood up to accept me as his own. Ive never met my real Father and at 56 I doubt I will but as a Dad now to 4 wonderfully bright happy children from 27 to the twins at 19 in 2 weeks, Im as proud as an man could be with their respect for others and animals and their good nature and manners. Have a terrific day everybody. Cheers Duff.
20.01.2022 RailFest 2020 is on Sunday and they have great attractions this year to please all ages but smaller crowds for our wellbeing. Don't forget to book to come at the time of your choice (though 10am is almost full) at: www.trybooking.com/BLLOS . See you Sunday - the weather forecast looks perfect.
20.01.2022 Peak hour approaching The Narrows Bridge? It's the 13th of November 1959 and crowds were gathering to see the opening of the 335m long bridge across the Swan River relieving pressure on The Causeway. Thanks go to Julie Martin.
20.01.2022 Whens the last time you went for a wander through the City like we did with Mum as kids? Theres so much to appreciate and so many old buildings if you dont include the terrace.
19.01.2022 I wish to acknowledge those who have assisted to present Lost Perth to you by their generous support for over 7 years. Dme Cafe Group Dragnet Technology & Consulting Sundo Graphics & Signs... B&L Pumps Kewdale 100s of you who know who you are and to my family and friends
18.01.2022 Is the country pub the focal point of the many towns dotting the state? What do we look for when on a road trip as we enter the next point on the map, the servo, a deli , a dunny, a caravan park , a bakery or the pub for a counter meal? The Mingenew Commercial Hotel commenced operations as a single storey mud brick building owned by Samuel James Philips. The front portion of the original hotel was subsequently replaced by a double storey brick building after 1908. Up there as... the most unattractive hotel building I have seen rivalling The Duke of York in Narrogin. Having lost her verandas and balconies in the 1970s, second storey timber windows were replaced with aluminium soon after not helping the aesthetics of the old haunt at all. The perfect staging point for the unforgettable Western Australian wildflowers at Coalseam Conservation Park each season and beyond. Coalseam Conservation Park is a small reserve North of Mingenew and is rich in history and geology. It is the site of the first mined coal deposit in Western Australia, and exposed bands of coal seams can still be seen, along with the siltstones, claystones and sandstones that stripe the cliff faces and reveal 250 million years of geological history. Due to its rugged topography, Coalseam Conservation Park has remained uncleared and is now a pocket of wilderness in the surrounding open farmland. The hotel has recently reopened and is attracting better reviews than the past as Adrian continues his restoration of this traditional Aussie pub that really begs for a return of her verandas, maybe a crowd funding effort is needed? Thanks to Russell Goodrick for the heads up.
18.01.2022 Name a shop such as WA Salvage or your local video store that you miss visiting.
18.01.2022 Shared for a mate I played footy with in 1972 with a heart as big as a Burley. He became aware that a WW1 South Australian soldier, Private John Farthing Groves, had been nominated for a Victoria Cross (Imperial), and that his nomination had reached high levels. Sadly he died of the injuries he received during the action that prompted his nomination for the highest award. The nomination process appeared to have halted - with no records explaining why.... During my mates visit to France in 2018, he visited the grave site of Pte Jack Groves, and made a promise to both him and his family that he would follow up and he now completes that promise. This is not a retrospective consideration for a VC, as in the case of O/S Teddy Sheean, this is simply asking that the process started at Pozieres in July 1916, is given full, proper and fair consideration. Lest We Forget.
17.01.2022 I kept a wide birth to the spitfires in our Casurina tree in Manning as a 9 year old, evil little blighters.
17.01.2022 Who is taking Dad to Kings Park for Fathers Day tomorrow? The old log is long gone after rot set in but it still has that familiar feel I gained as a child and the wildflowers are blooming. SLWA
16.01.2022 and so say all of us?
16.01.2022 Amazing what you learn while researching what you wish to post and how sidetracked you become. My aim here was to highlight my fascination in what was the Deep Creek trestle bridge in the John Forrest National Park. Whilst walking along the rail heritage trail I noticed a plaque mentioning a bridge yet all I could find was a massive embankment of earth and gravel hiding the bridge inside it as mentioned by the plaques text. For this to remain in place with nature hammering aw...Continue reading
16.01.2022 I had to correct my daughter at dinner this evening as Id used peanut paste in a cake I made and she called it peanut butter. Does anybody else still refer to it as peanut paste like we used to? Thanks to Jim Nissen for the image.
15.01.2022 Lonni Strano shares when the Royal Show was at its peak when companies provided samples in bags to eager show goers such as Mills & Ware and Lifesavers. Whats been your favourite show bag from the past?
15.01.2022 Owen Jones shares a terrific photo of the lads out on the town. Approached by a street photographer who captured the youth and spirit of 3 young men who were presented with a ticket and advised where to collect their photo later in the day after it was developed. Did you also have your photo taken, they got me outside the Commonwealth Bank on Murray Street.
15.01.2022 Are you old enough to recall driveway service at the petrol station and rosters?
15.01.2022 Mine was a black 1977 Gemini coupe, such great memories on all fronts including crossing the Nullarbor at 18.
15.01.2022 A lovely photo of Applecross foreshore c1910, showing the Majestic Hotel to the upper right. It was common for folks to ferry along the Swan River before motor cars were common and roads were simply sandy or shell tracks. The Majestic was a Federation style hotel with wide verandahs and balconies on Point Dundas, Applecross, built in 1903 as the Hotel Melville, and renamed the Majestic Hotel in 1924. The hotel was built for G.C.D. Forster and designed by architects M.F. and J.C. Cavanagh. The site was previously used by Sir Gerard Smith, Governor of Western Australia as a summer residence. The hotel was demolished in about 1990, remaining vacant for many years before the residential subdivision we know today. I sure would have liked to have taken the stroll from the jetty up to the bar for a sherry. Photo coloured thanks to John Linton
15.01.2022 Who wouldnt remember this landmark?
15.01.2022 Instantly recognisable to most of us, the carousel at Perth Zoo is one of less than 200 original working merry-go-round in the world. Originally built in 1918 by master merry-go-round builder Percy Wright, whose creations graced not only locations in Western Australia but the UK as well, the carousel actually started life as a smaller merry-go-round. Confused? A merry-go-round will have stationary boats and other animals such as swans, while a true carousel will only have hor...ses. The original merry-go-round was substantially smaller, powered by steam and had two boats and 12 horses. It was originally located at Point Walter. In 1947 Perth Zoo purchased the merry-go-round and employed Mr Wright to enlarge it, install a new electric motor, and add extra horses so it was able to carry the two boats and 20 horses. It wasn't until 1968 that the two stationary boats were removed and replaced by four more horses, finally making it a true carousel. In 1991, when the carousel was over 70 years old, it underwent a full restoration, including repainting all the horses, and the Walt Disney cartoons that graced the upper screens were replaced with paintings of Australian native birds and animals in a style appropriate to the carousel's vintage age. What are your recollections of the ride or maybe you had your wedding photos taken against the vivid colours and hundreds of light bulbs?
15.01.2022 Summer's coming and it's anything goes to keep cool in the suburbs.
14.01.2022 My first memories of the tuck shop were at Koonawarra Primary School on Goss Avenue in 1972 now known as Curtin Primary. It was marvellous at lunchtime pealing the layers of flaky puff pastry off a hot meat pie or flicking the cubes of parsnip, turnip and peas from a pastie to the magpies at this time of the year. Sausage rolls had an extra layer of pastry on the fold which I savoured almost as much as an apple slice sprinkled with sugar. The horseshoe and knot rolls were crisp on the outer but soft and smelled so good with a layer of Sunnywest Butter and a good dollop of peanut paste. I never tried an Oslo lunch but the pice de rsistance was the 250ml can of Schweppes lemon soft drink for 5 cents on sports days and that sensation of exploding bubbles and lemon will never fade.
14.01.2022 John Linton shares a harmless photo by The Swan of bathers enjoying a splash with mates. A hot spring which all started when the Claremont Old Men's Home (later renamed Sunset Hospital) was under construction on the escarpment above Dalkeith river front in 1906 as Heritage Perth explained. "They needed a supplementary supply of water and the builder bored down on the foreshore here, nearly 500 metres, and he hit water which actually happened to be under pressure and it was ho...Continue reading
14.01.2022 How about a trip to Mandurah for a wander across the boardwalk to the Peninsular Hotel? We'll stroll back and enjoy an arm full of delightful fairy floss with the family in 1952.
14.01.2022 The Causeway is in the news today. Once the major route into Perth from the South East until the Kwinana Freeway opened in 1959 taking some pressure off it followed by the Graham Farmer Freeway in 2000. Did you know a toll was charged on the first Causeway bridges, and costs for crossing ranged from one penny (1d) for a person on foot to 6d for a horse-drawn cart. The tolls were subject to an additional levy of 50 per cent during the night hours. The tolls were later removed, and it appears to have been Perths only toll road from 1841.
13.01.2022 Many will remember It's A Small World which entertained children of all ages for 22 years in West Perth from 1978 to 2000. The small world Mrs Putnin created included interactive dioramas of classic fairytales including Snow White and Rapunzel. What are your memories of the mini world?
13.01.2022 I popped down to The 89 year old Wellington Dam and whilst listening to the roar of 4175 swimming pools emptying or 287 000 000 litres per day roaring into the gorge I took a little footage to share with you the progress of what will become the largest mural in the world at 8000 square metres surrounded by some of the most beautiful bush.
13.01.2022 Who remembers the little village that was at Dog Swamp including the Old Womans Shoe? There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didnt know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread;... Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed. See more
13.01.2022 It was a ritual for many back in the day, throwing in a line for a bream and dragging a net for a bucket of prawns along the banks of the river. Does anybody still try their luck for a feed?
12.01.2022 Whod like to join me to chuck a few boondies after school?
12.01.2022 Its a warm one tomorrow so I filled my flask with raspberry cordial and slipped into the freezer to take with me in a tea towel in the morning.
12.01.2022 Off to work we go again but without the very popular Gladstone bag of the past, maybe your Dad, Brother, Pa or hubby had one?
11.01.2022 It's almost Father's Day and Lost Perth have the perfect gifts. I have dropped all Lost Perth stock at B&L Pumps Kewdale at the corner of Orrong Road and Oats Street with my son James Duffy. If you visit B&L Pumps from 830am every day except Sunday and purchase a Lost Perth book and a tee shirt and it's just $50 , buy more and they're $25 each. Choose from various sizes and styles printed here including Dingo Flour, Emu Bitter, The Futuro Spaceship, Swan Lager, WA 150th, Red... Back, Lost Perth TV Pattern, G'day from WA, Made In WA, ACDC, Queen, ABBA, Bakers Flour Narrogin, Pensioner Barracks and Bernies. You can see how good they are or purchase if you wish to have them posted to you or to a loved one here - https://lostperth.com.au/shop/ Cheers Duff. See more
11.01.2022 We welcomed our new Kwinana Freeway and the opening of the Narrows Bridge with open arms in November of 1959. Since then we have seen many changes in 61 years and tomorrow we get the addition of some gadgets and lights to help get us flowing a little better during the busy periods. Not the fanfare of 1959 or a VW that floated driven by Mr Webster but still much anticipated by many.
11.01.2022 Who wouldn't remember this landmark?
11.01.2022 Didn't we have it good as kids? The local rubbish tip used to be my favourite haunt on the weekend riding in the back of strangers trailers from the tip face after we helped them empty it back out to Manning Road before walking back in. Photo by Erin Steenson
11.01.2022 Didnt we have it good as kids? The local rubbish tip used to be my favourite haunt on the weekend riding in the back of strangers trailers from the tip face after we helped them empty it back out to Manning Road before walking back in. Photo by Erin Steenson
10.01.2022 Another overseas burger mob are on their way but what happened to our locally made hamburgers "with the lot" from Bernies, Hamburger Hill, Brightspot, Van Eileen's, The Suppa Bar , The Ponderosa and more? The burgers back then included the usual meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and sauce but for a burger to have the works it had to have beetroot, egg, pineapple and bacon. The egg was fried and beetroot and pineapple came straight from the Golden Circle tin. The real Aussie burger was sometimes made at the local Deli or fish'n'chip shop such as Peter's By The Sea. Where can we still get a good burger with the works, Alfred's in Guildford (and maybe a new location soon) goes without saying and my local favourite is the Mundi Burger at Mundijong Fish and Chips but how about you?
10.01.2022 I had to duck down for a squiz at the progress on the face of the 87 year old Wellington Dam yesterday 22/11/20. Built to employ people out of work during The Great Depression , the dam will now be a major drawcard of tourists to the region including the lovely town of Collie. A mega mural has been commissioned on the dam wall , the first of 6 with the remainder to be applied by various artists in the nearby town of Collie 202 kms South of Perth.... Those of us familiar with Wellington National Park will vouch for the fabulous camping areas alongside the river and the chilly fresh water but most memorable is standing alongside the water rushing from the dam like a jet. Wellington Dam's huge 367m x 34m wall face will provide the canvas for the mural, with the artwork having the potential to break a number of records - including becoming the world's biggest mural completed by a solo artist being Guido van Helten from Queensland. A great addition to our growing Silo Trail which stretches from Merredin to Albany and Northam to Ravensthorpe. You can watch the progress of the mural on https://www.facebook.com/kioskatthedam/ or jump in the Kingswood and make a day of it like I did yesterday. For more on the project - https://consultation.dplh.wa.gov.au//609101%20%20ProjectBr
10.01.2022 We are having a more focused look at our port city on a new page, The Streets of Fremantle, please come join us. John Linton shared a very busy looking view South towards Robb Jetty , named after local landowner George Robb whose abattoir provided cuts of meat markets for nearly a century, employing locals and migrants, men and women, through several generations of slaughtermen. If you are familiar with the lone chimney at Coogee then you may know the abattoir built in the 18...70s at Robb Jetty was originally too short to offload cattle. The animals were pushed off ships that brought them down from the Kimberley and swum ashore with men in boats herding them onto the beach. Several private abattoirs were served by the jetty and the cattle were pastured in vast paddocks stretching most of the way to Jandakot, as there were no cold storage facilities to keep slaughtered meat fresh. The chimney you see today is all that remains of the facility closed in 1992 and demolished in 1994. See more
10.01.2022 When the Town Hall was the tallest building in Perth. Looking from Mt Eliza across Mounts Bay.
09.01.2022 You'd be 50 plus to recognise this scene at Perth Airport? Murray Thomas's Dad took this shot September 1963.
08.01.2022 You know where we are, Albany 1951 thanks to the 82 lost 16mm films found on a verge collection in Nedlands. Jump on to 6PR tonight around 820PM and Ill let you know whats happening in Lost Perth land of late, feel free to call in if you have a question or just say hi to Chris and I. Cheers Duff.
08.01.2022 I could go a chocolate coated double Mr Whippy just now, how about you?
08.01.2022 Scarborough Hotel pictured here in March of 1985. A great favourite of many. What memories can you share with us of your times there? SLWA
08.01.2022 The simple things are the best and this practical idea was everywhere. Maybe Dad had one swinging off the roo bar, Uncle Merv maybe had one on the front grille of the Bedford truck he drove for Tip Top or you could have had one hanging off the back veranda? A canvas bag full of water keeping itself damp so as the air passed by, it cooled the contents a little making it so much more refreshing. Did you know the Western Australian Government Railways still had water bags hanging from the carriage platform railing to provide drinking water in the second class sleepers until 1969? What's your recollection of the old water bag?
08.01.2022 Crikey, what a star studded team. Must be vision of this game somewhere ?
07.01.2022 Not quite pay day yet but who recalls the old grey $100 notes?
07.01.2022 Just admiring this shot of our new Freeway 60 years back and thought I'd share with you. Changed a little bit hasn't it?
07.01.2022 How about the response to The ABC's question about a PERTH TO ALBANY TRAIN Kojonup councillor Kevin Gale wants a passenger train running from Perth to Albany - before the end of the year. What do you think of the idea? Mr Gale says the ambitious proposal, which he hasn't yet pitched to the State Government, could link towns through the Wheatbelt and Great Southern using existing rail.... He says with the intrastate tourism boom this year, it'd be worth seeing if the service was viable. "It could be an opportunity for developing a tourism attraction a bit like they've got with the Indian Pacific and the Ghan as a major rail journey," he says. "If we've done the hard yards and we've got all the pieces in place to prove that we can actually make it work, well then we'll go to the appropriate authorities to request for funding and support." What are your thoughts?
07.01.2022 Didn't every home have a telephone table and seat? I recall sitting in odd positions for hours talking to mates and twirling the cord around my fingers or arm and stretching it until almost breaking point.
05.01.2022 Choo choos are back in Dwellingup! Steam restarts next Sunday the 6th September, in time for Fathers Day and theres a festival the following weekend! Tickets via 0862781111.
04.01.2022 Michael Grogan asked "Could someone please tell me where this building was?"
04.01.2022 I've been wanting to put pen to paper since I heard the news but nothing came to mind , just waves of sadness he was gone tinged with a grateful warmth I got to meet the gentleman Ray Geneve. There are things in life we regret not doing such a attending a show at the Ravenswood Hotel arriving early to see your idol, Doc Neeson sitting peacefully at the sash window overlooking the Murray River enjoying the solitude with the paper and a cuppa. I just couldn't interrupt if only ...to say thank you and it will stay with me forever as Doc passed soon after. I've met many of you, Doug Parkinson, Ian Brayshaw, Dennis Lillee, Geoff Marsh , Polly Farmer, Mel Gibson, Peter Brock, Steve Irwin, Don Lane, Bert Newton and Ray Geneve. I've mentioned Doc and Dennis before but not in the way I have spoken to you of Ray in the past. We attended a home in Stirling to remove an asbestos fence and replace it as we do but something about the gentleman we spoke to touched me. We chatted about this and that, enjoyed a cuppa and he mentioned his son ran his business tuning muscle cars and he still dabbled a little, I couldn't believe this chap was in to cars but I didn't delve any further as there was no sign whatsoever in this average suburban home this man had jet fuel in his veins with a history of entertaining thousands on Friday nights in the most amazing machines which were the Sprint Cars at Claremont Speedway as this was Ray Geneve. Ron Krikke, Max Dumesny, Mark Wells, Jamie Maiolo, Brooke Tatnell, Gary Rush, Shane Murphy, Tony Matta, Pino Priolo, Ryan Farrell and Alf Barbagallo were names belting out of the Purvisonic speakers surrounding the Claremont Speedway circuit of clay being 586 metres in length but I never recalled hearing the gentleman I met ''Ray Geneve'' being called by Con Migro over a Coke and hot dog being pelted with clay on Fowlhouse Corner but Ray Geneve made his mark on the winners podium race after race. You won me too Ray Geneve and I am richer to have met you Sir. Rest In Peace. See more
04.01.2022 Gees, take me back. I'd be up at sparrow fart to watch The Earlybirds or Thunderbirds before heading across Manning Road to chase frogs, tadpoles or scrounge through the tip face looking for buried treasure where the rugby paddock now sits. We'd swap pig melons with the locals dumping their waste and ride in their trailers to the tip gate and walk back in again to find the largest piece of cardboard to shoof down the grass hills adjacent to the library on Manning Road. As we ...got older we'd put cards on our bikes with pegs to sound like motorbikes and take our rods to Canning Bridge to fish going so far as the Bull Creek retirement village to see the Spitfire which had been relocated from the Terrace. We'd ride for hours delivering pamphlets or collecting beer and soft drink cans from the verges as far as Bibra Lake and Armadale to make up our collection. High school and we couldn't get enough footy, cricket, surfing or body surfing at the beach after my mates older brother got his first set of wheels. The longest drive was to Coolgardie after hiring metal detectors from Cannington opposite the greyhounds in 1979. The only urge I ever had to head in before the streetlights came on was to watch Gilligan's Island but it was straight out afterwards for more street cricket with somebodies tin rubbish bin for wickets. Life was simple back then hey? Kaye Dix
03.01.2022 I couldn't help myself tonight when I saw the Milk Arrowroots in the shopping Takes me back.
03.01.2022 Must have been a lovely trip to Busselton in the 80s on the train? Did you ever have the pleasure of doing so and would you like to today if they rebuilt the track?
03.01.2022 All the best to the Dads and those loving the children in their care on Father's Day when socks, jocks and hankies were the norm when we were younger given as gifts. My favourite memory is tapping the hubcap of the old Datsun Bluebird with my little wooden mallet whilst Dad changed the tyre on the right rear parked on the oyster shell driveway of our State Housing home on Manning Road. Dad was always off to see a man about a horse and given the immense space on the quarter ac...re block, it seemed possible he might return with one but I guess the Datsun was a little small to bring the filly home? I recall the sound of the waves gently splashing on the sands of Bunker Bay through the louvered windows of a shack perched almost on the beach, I don't remember anybody in this as I was just two I am told but the trip across the Nullarbor in 1970 at 5 years old sitting high in the passenger seat with Dad looking out for the enormous potholes was a treat. My Dad died the following year a week before my first footy game and all the milestones in life to follow, he will always be my Dad although I'm adopted, he stood up to accept me as his own. I've never met my real Father and at 56 I doubt I will but as a Dad now to 4 wonderfully bright happy children from 27 to the twins at 19 in 2 weeks, I'm as proud as an man could be with their respect for others and animals and their good nature and manners. Have a terrific day everybody. Cheers Duff.
03.01.2022 I do enjoy photos of the same location comparing the changes for better or for worse. How many memories have you created just in this picture frame alone?
03.01.2022 Some things were made to last.
03.01.2022 So much fun for just two bob and the chance for an extra ball? I think every pizza shop in Perth had a pinnie or two until Space Invaders merged in on them. What was your favourite haunt to display your skills?
03.01.2022 There's no way you can beat this as a present for the old man this Christmas! I've got 8400 copies of Lost Perth volume two ready to go in my garage which I hope find their way into new homes. Grab a copy of my second book and enjoy 100s of memories presented in the perfect Christmas gift where the whole family can gather around later next month over Christmas lunch - Lost Perth Volume 2 is available at Dymocks Garden City and https://lostperth.com.au/shop/ and don't forget a... nostalgic t shirt including over 450 in womens sizes.. Cheers Duff
02.01.2022 Didnt every home have a telephone table and seat? I recall sitting in odd positions for hours talking to mates and twirling the cord around my fingers or arm and stretching it until almost breaking point.
02.01.2022 The Dugites I'm sure we all remember who formed in Perth in 1978 and toured with 'Suburban Boy' Dave Warner before supporting Elton John the following year. Where did you catch them performing ?
02.01.2022 With the Japanese edging closer and closer down the Western Australian coast having bombed Darwin in February of 1942, everybody was concerned. With massive guns installed at Oliver Hill Rottnest, Leighton, Garden Island and Point Peron, anti aircraft guns and bunkers were placed at schools where teachers and children practiced drills constantly to improve reaction times to get to a safer place than the classroom. Grab a copy of my second book and see if this is one of 100s of memories presented in the perfect Christmas gift the whole family can gather around later next month over Christmas lunch - Lost Perth Volume 2 is available at Dymocks Garden City and https://lostperth.com.au/shop/ and don't forget a nostalgic t shirt.
02.01.2022 The present Fremantle Traffic Bridge, opened 15 December 1939 and seen here thanks to Greg n Jen Read just after the opening of a new rail bridge in the mid 60s. Over half a century on and the old bridge is about to be replaced but a section will remain as a fishing platform which will please many anglers. Strengthening works in 2016 were the last attempt to extend the life of the old bridge. Did you know the Stirling Bridge opened over 46 years ago just upstream of this image? Times just whizzing by isnt it?
02.01.2022 Choo choos are back in Dwellingup! Steam restarts next Sunday the 6th September, in time for Father's Day and there's a festival the following weekend! Tickets via 0862781111.
01.01.2022 Just a few cents bought a refreshing respite from the Summer heat as a child, the Freeza is now long gone but the sweet memories remain of the sugary ice treat.
01.01.2022 Who remembers the little village that was at Dog Swamp including the Old Woman's Shoe? There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn't know what to do. She gave them some broth without any bread;... Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed. See more
01.01.2022 Remember pressing your nose up against the glass at the local deli choosing your favourite lollies after cashing in your haul of empty bottles for a few bob? One of many memories from the perfect Christmas gift the whole family can gather around later next month over Christmas lunch - Lost Perth Volume 2 is available at Dymocks Garden City and https://lostperth.com.au/shop/ and don't forget a nostalgic t shirt. Thanks to Nicole Belcastro for her family photo of D & Js Deli on the corner of Scarborough Beach Road and Joyce Street from 1983.
01.01.2022 I had to correct my daughter at dinner this evening as I'd used peanut paste in a cake I made and she called it peanut butter. Does anybody else still refer to it as peanut paste like we used to? Thanks to Jim Nissen for the image.
