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EVENT ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT Published Wednesday October 8, 2014 Perth Heritage Days 2014 Editor: Louise Allan Design: Michelle Nunn Advertising: Regi Philip 9482 3497 2
WELCOME... Welcome to the 2014 Perth Heritage Days Perth has an incredibly rich history going back over 40,000 years. This fact possibly makes Perth the oldest city in the world with a continuous history of habitation. All the more In both 1914 and 1939, events played out on an The Heritage Council is delighted to continue reason to celebrate our city’s great antiquity by international stage that would change the course to support Perth Heritage Days. joining us for Perth Heritage Days. of history. These worldwide events impacted on the This annual event has grown tremendously lives of people and cities in unimaginable ways…and This year, with the signifi cant anniversaries of Perth did not escape unscathed. since its inception fi ve years ago and now the outbreak of World Wars I and II, Heritage attracts over 40,000 participants every year. Perth is presenting a refl ective and insightful How did the people of Perth cope with war? Indeed, Heritage Days has gone a long way to make program that will take us on a journey to Perth what did the city look like in those eras? We hope heritage interesting, accessible and relevant as it was in 1914 and 1939. that this year’s Perth Heritage Days will go some to our community. way to answering those questions in a thoughtful, Whether it is visiting historic buildings, hearing enlightening and entertaining way. Our heritage places are important as they help stories of what life was like in our city during tell the story of Western Australia’s history the two wars, or experiencing traditional music Perth Heritage Days would not be possible without and development. These places are a tangible and dance of the Nyoongar people, Perth the support and encouragement of our participating link to our past and give us a sense of where Heritage Days has something for everyone. venues, sponsors and a wonderful troupe of we have come from. volunteers. Sincere thanks to The City of Perth for My tip for this year is to visit the GPO Building its unstinting support of all we do. We also thank Heritage Days’ diverse events provide in Forrest Place where you will fi nd myriad Lotterywest, 882 6PR, The West Australian, Pilbara wonderful opportunities to explore Perth’s fascinating exhibitions including rare wirelesses Regional Council, Heritage Council of Western heritage and see how the revitalisation of our and gramophones, demonstrations and talks. Australia, The Terrace Hotel and our advertisers for heritage places is enlivening the city. their support. This event would not be possible without Heritage Perth is presenting Perth Heritage Days activities are free and the I would like to congratulate Heritage Perth’s their contribution. a refl ective and insightful weekend offers the entire family an opportunity Richard Offen for coordinating a wonderful to learn about our city’s heritage. Please do We look forward to welcoming you, your family and program that allows our community to engage program that will take us come and join us for a wonderful weekend friends to discover the wide and varied program that with heritage in fun and meaningful ways. We on a journey to Perth as it getting to know Perth. is Perth Heritage Days 2014. hope everyone enjoys a weekend of heritage. was in 1914 and 1939. Lisa Scaffi di, Lord Mayor Richard Offen, Heritage Perth Executive Director Marion Fulker, Heritage Council of WA Chair Key: Disabled access Pram Access Toilets Refreshments Photographs State Registered Place bookings: heritageperth.com.au 3
ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Time: Gates open at 5.30pm, program commences from 6pm. Gates close at 9pm. Concerts: Government House Ballroom Sunset Concert: 6-7.15pm (bookings required) Evening Concert: 8-9pm (bookings required) Tours: Cellar Tours (bookings required) Self-guided tours Location: St Georges Terrace Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
Image: Barry Skipsey
An evening at Government House
On Saturday October 18, you will have the Cellar tours chance to experience one of Perth’s most These cellars would have been an integral part magnifi cent heritage buildings under the of the house when it was completed in 1863, cover of night. Find out how Government particularly before the advent of refrigeration, cool House and its residents were impacted by stores and supermarkets. both World Wars. Walking through the halls and down the stairs, Government House staff were not left you will be transported back in time to the years of untouched by confl icts in Europe and war and beyond. The tours are free but bookings beyond: discover the Cunningham family are essential. whose six sons enlisted, fought and survived WWI, or meet ‘William’ – a jarrah-carved lion Evening concert - The Australian Army who journeyed from Perth to the battlefi elds Band Perth of France and now resides at the house. As the evening becomes enveloped in darkness, Sunset Concert “The ANZACS, 100 Years On” Outside the house, searchlights will reveal a the sensational Australian Army Band Perth will Presented by one of Australia’s Living peace and the aftermath. Ted introduces fi eld of tents, soldiers, nurses, and campfi res; take to the stage. Featuring some of Australia’s National Treasures Ted Egan AO, this will the facts and examines the comradeship, as the grounds are transformed into a replica most acclaimed musicians, pipers and vocalists, be a truly memorable performance that courage, sacrifi ce and suffering that the war WWI army camp and hospital. the band will take you on a musical journey to incorporates songs, stories, photographs, created. His songs and stories paint a picture a time of war. Self-guided tours maps and fi lm. It is a labour of love that is of the battlefi elds and every Australian and It was a time when music was so important and as rare and unique as Ted is himself. New Zealand home. The house has been home to successive Western Australian Governors since 1863. Take the helped sustain so many people, albeit at home It will take you on an incredible journey It is a salute to the spirit of the ANZACs or overseas. from the declaration of war, through – the men and women – their bravery, evening to explore the house by lamplight as it The evening will include iconic military music enlistment, Egypt, Gallipoli, the Western their larrikinism, reckless valour and their was for the governors and their families. Marvel Front, the Middle East, the Home Front, unshakable loyalty to their mates. at the grand main entrance, wander through and a grand fi nale featuring a tribute to all the majestic dining room and take in the beauty fallen soldiers from all wars; the Piper’s Lament, of years gone by. Evening Hymn and the Last Post. Perth Heritage Days 2014 4
ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm) 11am: 10th Light Horse Parade 1pm: Westralian Great War Living Association Location: Harvest Terrace, West Perth. Parliament House staff car park (corner Harvest Terrace and Parliament Place and roadways) will be open for general public parking on Sunday October 19.
Parliament House
The word parliament comes from the Latin yourself time to appreciate the architecture of the and memory of the 10th Light Horseman. Members Light Horse and the Australian Army Service Corps, parliamentum and the French parler (to speak) and 1960s extensions before moving through to the are drawn from across the South West and use amongst others. The group also has a contingent of describes the method by which members reach federation-style original 1904 Parliament House authentic uniforms and saddlery. The troop includes nurses to represent the vital role that women played decisions in our Houses of Parliament – by talking refl ected in the beautifully appointed chambers, a number of ‘Waler’ Australian Heritage Horses, the in WWI. to each other. Originally constructed from 1902- Members’ Dining Room and the Parliamentary Library. type of horse used by Light Horseman in the Middle RAAF and Army Museum Of Western 1904, government did not have suffi cient funds East in WWI. Australia displays to complete Parliament House and a temporary Don’t forget, while you are there, to view the displays Parliament House will be featuring a static 10th building faced with galvanised iron was constructed on Parliament, the 10th Light Horse, the history of Both the Army Museum of Western Australia Light Horse display which includes an extensive in place of a proposed eastern wing. It took a Western Australia’s aviation and army during both and the Aviation Heritage Museum of Western photo collection, memorabilia, books and diaries and further 60 years before the eastern extensions were wars (kindly sponsored by the Army Museum of Australia will be hosting displays to honour the a model 10th Light Horse and 10th Light Horseman. achieved and this year Parliament House celebrated Western Australia and the Aviation Heritage Museum). lives of the men and women who went to war. View mannequins in genuine uniforms from both wars; the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Parliamentary staff and volunteers will be available The Westralian Great War Living History battlefi eld, battalion battle honour and military extensions in March 1964. to answer your queries and share their knowledge, Association aviation photographs; military medals and artefacts. ensuring your visit to Parliament House is The Westralian Great War Living History Association Parliament House will be open on Sunday The displays also feature the contribution of women interesting and memorable. will be undertaking a re-enactment parade of October 19 to join in with Perth Heritage Days to in the Great Wars through exploration of the Australian soldiers that served during WWI in the commemorate the 100th and 75th anniversary of Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force, the Women’s 10th Light Horse regiment and display ceremonial forecourt of Parliament House. The WWI and WWII and is pleased to be participating, Royal Australian Air Force and Australian nurses Arriving from the CBD, the 10th Light Horse Troop group, which models itself on a variety of battalions this being its fi rst year, in such an important who served abroad. anniversary event. will be undertaking a re-enactment of the Australian and units representing Western Australia during 10th Light Horse regiment of the Army Reserve the Great War, is made up of military history buffs Please take the opportunity to talk to museum Public tours which originated in Western Australia and served and historians dedicated to the memory of those volunteers who dedicate their time to the To assist your self-guided tour of the house, you during WWI, including at Gallipoli. The troop is who served in WWI. Some of the units represented preservation of the collections and have a wealth of can collect a free information map on entry. Allow dedicated to preserving the horsemanship, skills include the 11th Battalion, 32nd Battalion, the 10th knowledge about the information on display. bookings: heritageperth.com.au 5
More than 80 years broadcasting in Perth 882 6PR started broadcasting in October 1931 from to Vox Adeon, but retained the now regionally a studio on the second fl oor of electrical and music expanded broadcast business to operate as warehouse company Nicholson Limited in Barrack Nicholson’s Broadcasting Services. Street. At that time the signal was broadcast from The Hay Street East studio was eventually the Applecross Wireless Station. demolished to allow for expansion at Mercedes During WWII, the station was responsible for College and since 1985 the station has been setting up a receiving station at the home of located at 169 Hay Street East. George Moss, who at the time was their only On Sunday Bob Maumill’s program ‘Maumill on studio technician. Primarily this was created so Sunday’ will broadcast live from the grounds the station could receive the BBC nine o’clock of Parliament House. Self-confessed lover Award-winning Dôme Cafe Group supports heritage news from London. of both heritage and politics amongst many At the conclusion of World War II, the station other subjects, Walter 'Bob' Maumill has not Heritage Perth is delighted to be partnering with The Shopping Arcade was developed in 1981 as a seamless link throughout the Trinity moved to new studios in Hay Street East only done just about everything you can do in 2013 Western Australian Heritage Award winner heritage precinct. where it remained for 22 years. The Victorian broadcasting, but he has generally been one of Dôme Cafe Group for this year’s event. In the last Broadcasting Network purchased the Nicholson’s the fi rst to do it. 10 years the group has adapted for re-use 10 The arcade development, which gave greater Limited companies in 1963. They decided to sell Bob's witty and insightful views on life, politics different properties in Western Australia, many of pedestrian access and courtyard space, received an accolade for its ingenuity and contribution the electrical and musical part of the company and everything in-between are sure to provide them heritage-listed buildings. Its well-deserved to central Perth and its community. Dôme Cafe an entertaining morning, so don’t miss this award in the category of ‘outstanding contribution moved into the arcade in 1997 and continued the chance to meet the man in person. to heritage by a public or private organisation’ group’s mission of providing inclusive, welcoming exemplifi es commitment to breathing new life into ESSENTIAL DETAILS places for people to come together at all times of heritage buildings. the day. Date: Sunday October 19 There are two Dôme cafes in the city: Dôme Trinity At the corner of Hay Street and Milligan Street you Tours: 9am-12pm Arcade and Dôme West End. will fi nd another Dôme Cafe. Built in 1928, this Location: Parliament House, Harvest Terrace Part of the Trinity Church Group Heritage area, this two-storey commercial brick and iron building was originally constructed to house a branch of the St Georges Terrace cafe is in an area that was fi rst English, Scottish and Australian Bank. ANZ acquired developed by Henry Trigg after he and his church the ‘Scottie’ bank, as it was affectionately known in congregation decided their premises on William the 1950s, remodelled it in the 1970s and eventually Street was too small and a larger space on St vacated the site in 1996. The grand building’s ground Georges Terrace would be more suitable. fl oor is now home to Dôme West End.
DÔME HAS always HAD A TASTE FOR preserving WA HISTORY The Auguste FaFFamilya were one Th e Fremantle area is rich in heritage and the site of Upon Arthur’s passing in 1932, his wife and daughters of the first in PerthP to own a the soon to be opened Dôme Café in East established a restaurant over the Swan River adjacent to motor vehicle. Fremantle is no diff erent. thethhe beddedbeb dddde crates.Th is restaurant was an up-market venue calledcacal Auguste’s Oyster Beds Restaurant and Th e new Dôme will operate alongside servedses Greek and French inspired cuisine. Th e Red Herring restaurant, overlookingng ItI soon became a Perth icon and stayed in the the Swan River. Just over 100 yearsrs familyfa until 1966. earlier, the site was home to Perth’s fi rstst oyster beds. In 1912, Anthanasios Avoustis (the fi rst Th e restaurant continued to trade as Th e Oyster Beds Greek Migrant to WA from the island of Kastellorizo) until 1997, when the site became home to another famous began his oyster wholesale business here, keeping the restaurant: Th e Red Herring. Soon, in just a few short oysters fresh in submerged crates in the river. As was weeks it will be also be home to Dôme East Fremantle, the practise of the time, he anglicised his name to part of the Western Australian-founded café chain. Arthur Auguste. However he never lost his taste for the If you share the view that it’s important to preserve old country, and planted the fi g and olive trees along WA’s heritage, you’llyouou ll lovelolovev thetheh vviewieew frffromomo DDômeômôme Riverside Drive that are still there to this day. East Fremantle. The Oyster Beds Restaurant as it was in 1960.
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Image: Russell Barton ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Tours: 12pm and 1.30pm Location: 38 St Georges Terrace Bookings required: heritageperth.com.au
St George’s Cathedral Consecrated in 1888, St George’s Cathedral is one of In 1917, prominent lawyer, grazier and politician the most beautifully restored buildings in Perth and Septimus Burt and his wife Louisa decided to erect is the principal cathedral of the Anglican Province a memorial to their sons Lieutenant Theodore (Bob) of Western Australia and the metropolitical Diocese Charles Arthur Burt aged 23 years, who was killed in of Perth. Like the remainder of Perth, the cathedral action near the village of Montauban and Lieutenant and its parishioners were affected by the onset of Francis Sinclair Burt, killed near Villers-Bretonneux, war. On Sunday October 19, St George’s Cathedral will pay homage to the men and women who lived aged 32 years. That memorial is this hall. through WWI and WWII. Recently renovated, Burt Memorial Hall will proudly play host to a snapshot exhibition curated by Guided tours with ‘Cathedral Conversations’ Heritage Perth, ‘Perth at the Outbreak of War’. For The tour will give you a chance to learn about those who may not have time to visit the exhibition one of the oldest churches in the city, its Gothic during the weekend, it will remain on display until revival design and the blend of local and imported materials that include WA jarrah roof trusses and Saturday October 25. For more information see page arches, limestone from Fremantle and handmade 8 in this program. bricks from three different Swan River brickyards. Evensong Not only is the church connected to the very Evensong is a traditional Anglican late afternoon or materials of Western Australian earth, but there are some very prominent people who were connected to early evening service. Said or sung in churches and this building and the World Wars. cathedrals around the world; St George’s Cathedral choir sings Evensong regularly. As you explore the cathedral with your guide, you may be caught unawares as some unexpected On Sunday October 19, in conjunction with the visitors make an appearance. The tours are FREE but Order of St Luke, the world renowned St George’s bookings are essential. For more information see Cathedral Consort under the directorship of Joseph page 16 in this program. Nolan, will dedicate this service to the men and Exhibition - Perth at the Outbreak of War women of the Army Medical Corps of the Australian Adjacent to St George’s Cathedral is Burt Memorial Imperial Force who served in the Great War. Hall. This hall is eternally connected to WWI. For more information see page 18 in this program. bookings: heritageperth.com.au 7
ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 1-4pm Dark past, bright future Tours: Every 15 minutes, last tour starts 3.30pm Be among the fi rst to visit the recently restored former Public Health offi ces on Murray Street. This Location: 57 Murray Street building, in the care of the National Trust, has a history which dates back to the commencement of public health administration of Perth in 1911. Built to house the offi ces of the Central Health Board, set up to enact Western Australia’s fi rst public health act, the building has a magnifi cent Donnybrook stone facade and internal detailing including ornate moulded ceilings, clear leadlights, fi ne timberwork and an Arts and Crafts style fi replace surround. It was designed by State Architect Hillson Beasley who was responsible for a number of public buildings in Perth including the Old Technical College on St Georges Terrace, and constructed by prominent Perth builder Simon Alexander, after whom Alexander Heights is named. As well as offi ces for the Minister, the Commissioner of Public Health and government offi cials, the building also housed a laboratory, a dissecting room and an animal house, located at the back of the building. Health campaigns such as one to combat the spread of tuberculosis were run from 57 Murray Street. Policies which determined the lives of Aborigines were also made here, as AO Neville, Chief Protector of Aborigines had his offi ce in the building. Don’t miss this chance to see this renovated building as you will never see it again, before it becomes a tenanted property.
Experience Perth’s most magnificent Sunset Concert & Evening Concert in Ballroom heritage building under the cover of night! (for details and bookings refer to page 3) Discover how Government House For further information: residents and staff were affected by the www.govhouse.wa.gov.au World Wars in Europe and beyond. or follow us on Twitter Replica World War One Army camp and @GovHouseWA hospital in the grounds. Fascinating Cellar tours PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY (by booking only – refer to page 3). Self-guided House tours by candle-light. Refreshments for purchase. Perth Heritage Days 2014 Exhibitions 8
Perth at the Outbreak of War During the 20 years leading up to World War I, the burden of ‘keeping Perth going’ the fi rst gold boom had transformed Perth fell to those left behind. Mining from a sleepy country town, whose modest declined and building work in the buildings were dominated by the relative city all but ceased. This exhibition grandeur of Government House and Perth presents a snapshot of Perth and Town Hall, into a thriving and busy city. the people who lived here in 1914. With the boom came a rush of new buildings ESSENTIAL DETAILS which gave Perth’s still un-metalled streets a Date: Sunday October 19 to new air of refi ned elegance. Saturday October 25 The war, however, changed all that. With 10 Time: 11am-4pm per cent of the population, many of them Location: Burt Memorial Hall, St George’s tradesmen and labourers, away at the front, Cathedral, 38 St Georges Terrace
Red Cross Exhibition Morsecodians The Red Cross is one of the most recognised Using morse code, the electro-magnetic telegraph community-based organisations in the world and was the fi rst over-the-horizon means of rapid its symbol is of international signifi cance. The communication in the early days of colonial Australian Red Cross was formed only nine days Australia. The fi rst message from Western after the outbreak of WWI and consequently offers Australia was sent from the Perth Town Hall a unique perspective of the war effort both during on June 21, 1869. This exhibition will give and after WWI. This fascinating ‘Travelling Suitcase you a chance to discover the forerunner to Exhibition’ was created to celebrate this year’s the electronic communications we use today. centenary of the Australian Red Cross. The exhibition There are some amazing 100-year-old artefacts features heritage objects from their collection, and live demonstrations. You can even send a information about the rehabilitation work of communication and take home a souvenir copy of returned servicemen and activities for youngsters. your very own morse code message. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Date: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Time: Saturday: 11am-4pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm Time: 10am-4pm Location: GPO Building, Forrest Place Location: GPO Building, Forrest Place
Gnarla Moort (Our People) THE CITY OF PERTH PROUDLY PRESENTS This exhibition presents 12 striking photographic portraits of Noongar elders by one of Perth’s leading photographers, Eva Fernandez. Through their determination and hard work, the elders involved in the project have improved the lives of countless people, protected and promoted Noongar culture and helped reconcile the divide between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ESSENTIAL DETAILS Australians. By sharing the stories and Date: Friday October 17 to Sunday achievements of these people, the exhibition AN EXHIBITION HONOURING THE LIVES AND November 2 recognises their leadership and the many ACHIEVEMENTS OF 12 NOONGAR LEADERS Time: 10am-4pm contributions they have made to the community Location: Perth Town Hall over their lives.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE STATION OPEN DAY EDUCATION AND HERITAGE CENTRE DFES Heritage Centre (Old Perth no. 1 Fire Station) 25 MURRAY STREET PERTHH (corner of Irwin Street) ALL ACTIVITIES Sunday 19th October ARE FREE 10am to 4pm Activities on the day: • Vintage Fire engine • SES rescue equipment display and demonstrations • Fire engine rides • Emergency services • Fire and rescue Service response equipment heritage display and incident control • Modern fi re engine vehicles interactive and dress • Salvation Army ups Emergency Services • State Emergency catering unit sausage Service (SES) search sizzle dogs and handlers 2488720 π JSRP081014 Exhibitions bookings: heritageperth.com.au 9
100th anniversary The Vintage Wireless of the automatic and Gramophone Club telephone in WA of Western Australia The Australian Historical Telephone Society The Vintage Wireless and Gramophone Club (AHTS) aims to protect, preserve and promote encourages members who are interested in an important part of Australia’s heritage, collecting, restoring, repairing and displaying vintage telecommunication. They love the products of wirelesses, gramophones, telephones and other early an earlier age purely for their own sake. See the electronic devices. Through their members, they will antique telephones that inspire them including a be showing an amazing collection of very old and working model of an early telephone exchange. rare wirelesses and gramophones. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Date: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-4pm Time: Saturday: 11am-4pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm Location: GPO Building, Forrest Place Location: GPO Building, Forrest Place
Council House A simple plaque in the City of Perth’s Memorabilia Collection was the catalyst for this exhibition. It thanked the Lord Mayor and the citizens of Perth for the many kindnesses extended to the servicemen and women of New Zealand during the war years, 1939-1945. So what did the Council do during the Second World War? This exhibition is a fascinating insight into the City of Perth council’s role during that time. As men were called up for military service, those left behind took on extraordinary roles. Two men from the Perth City council were noted for providing strong, dedicated leadership; they were the charismatic young Lord Mayor Dr Thomas Meagher and the Town Clerk Mr WE Bold. The council built air raid shelters for 25,000 people in the CBD and put evacuation plans in place in case of airborne attack from the sea. The Perth Town Hall became a recreation centre for members of the allied fi ghting forces. Images and information tell a story of a city preparing for war, it was our city. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-4pm Location: 27 St Georges Terrace
Image: SARONY His Majesty’s Theatre, Black Swan Prize for Heritage Museum of Performing Arts In partnership with ARTrinsinc and sponsored by Housed in Australia’s only remaining working Etihad Airways, Atlas Iron and MLV, Heritage Perth Edwardian Theatre, which opened in 1904, is presents the Black Swan Prize for Heritage ‘Portrait the Museum of Performing Arts. As the theatre of a City’ competition. For this competition celebrates its 110th anniversary, it is presenting heritage is defi ned as “those things from the past the ANZAC COVES. Named in honour of the troupe which are valued enough today to save for the of soldier-entertainers who dodged bullets and people of tomorrow”. This is not just an exhibition bombs to perform on the battlefront, this exhibition for art lovers, but also for lovers of Perth heritage. highlights the use of patriotic ballads in preparing While there, check out the Black Swan Prize for a generation of young Australians for the war. The Portraiture exhibit at the Lynton & Kay Gallery. exhibition features 150 pieces of vintage sheet ESSENTIAL DETAILS music from the era. Date: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 ESSENTIAL DETAILS Artist: Jacqui Time: 1-4pm Location: Brookfi eld Place Tower, Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-4pm Grantford 125 St Georges Terrace Location: His Majesty’s Theatre, 825 Hay Street
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Old Court House Mercy Heritage Centre Law Museum and Mercedes College Constructed in 1836, the Old Court House, now The Sisters of Mercy arrived from Ireland in 1841 a law museum, was the most prominent building and immediately set about providing education in in the early days of the Swan River Colony. It is the colony. This convent was completed in 1871 now central Perth’s oldest standing building. The and has been preserved with many of the original Law Museum is unique to Australia and one of a furnishings. A visit will show the different layers very small number worldwide. Visit the museum of the building’s history and the stories of its across the weekend to view their current display occupants. While you are in the precinct, take “Lawyers of the Light Horse”, a look at three a walk through Mercedes College and discover young lawyers at war in Gallipoli. the history of one of Western Australia’s earliest schools still located on the original 1846 site. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 ESSENTIAL DETAILS Time: 11am-3pm Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 11am-2pm Location: Stirling Gardens, Barrack Street Location: 86 Goderich Street
Boss Simons Memorial Museum and Library Young Australia League (YAL) was established in 1905 and started the fi rst AFL football team in Western Australia. It expanded to include literature, debate and performance. In 1909 the league had its fi rst of numerous interstate tours and many prominent Western Australians were privileged to further their education through their travel with the YAL. Visit this wonderful old building to see a variety of photos and artefacts associated with both sporting and band history for almost 100 years. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Dates: Sat October 18 and Sun October 19 Time: 10am-2pm Location: 45 Murray Street
The Perth Mint Royal Perth The Perth branch of Britain’s Royal Mint opened in 1899. At the time, gold sovereigns and half Hospital Museum sovereigns were used throughout the British Empire as everyday currency and it was the Royal Mint’s Packed with weird, bizarre and incredibly responsibility to supply them. As a colonial branch of the Royal Mint, the Perth Mint was built to interesting outdated medical equipment from refi ne gold mined in Western Australia and turn it into sovereigns. When sovereigns were withdrawn from circulation in 1931, the Mint used its skills to produce other pre-decimal and decimal coinage, days gone by, this museum is not normally while still continuing to refi ne gold. It remained under British ownership until 1970 when control open on the weekend so it is a once a year passed to the Western Australian Government, who own it to this day. This weekend, take the chance chance to see the strange medical treasures to visit the Perth Mint free and witness the amazing spectacle of a traditional gold pour in the within. If you are interested in the radical original melting house. Pure gold is heated to molten temperatures and transformed into a gleaming changes that have occurred in medicine, solid gold bar. The 19th century brick walls of the melting house are literally embedded with gold make sure you take advantage of this great dust, accumulated over many decades of continuous refi ning. opportunity to visit the RPH Museum. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS This gold pouring exhibition is part of the tour, see page 15 in this program for booking details. Dates: Saturday October 18 Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 9am-5pm Location: 310 Hay Street and Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-3pm Location: Murray Street
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DFES Education and Heritage Centre The WA Fire Service was involved in WWI and WWII by providing a fi re auxiliary service, equipment and training. All new fi re suppression equipment arriving in Perth to prepare for the possibility of bombing was managed through the WA Fire Brigades’ Board headquarters at the Old Perth Fire Station. Now 114 years old, this building has remained relatively intact. The Open Day provides an opportunity for visitors to experience the building and the emergency services, both old and new. There are activities for the whole family including current and historic emergency operations, historic collections, interactive learning displays and, especially for the youngsters, dress ups. The vintage fl eet will come out of the garage and be on display and you can even ride a vintage fi re engine. Emergency services personnel will be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences offering a unique opportunity for you to fi nd out more about our emergency services, past and present. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-4pm Location: 25 Murray St and Murray St Car Park
East Perth Cemeteries Originally known as Cemetery Hill, the East Perth Cemeteries were established in 1830. It is estimated ANZAC House there were 10,000 burials on the site, the fi rst The Returned and Services League of Australia being in 1830 of Private John Mitchell of the 63rd (RSL) WA Branch has a proud tradition of serving Regiment. Other well-known Western Australians current and former members of the Australian buried in the East Perth Cemeteries include John Defence Forces and its allies. The fi rst WA Branch Septimus Roe, John Chipper – Perth’s fi rst paid of the RSL was run from the Soldiers Institute. policeman, C.F. Stone Esq. JP – former Attorney They moved into the original ANZAC House in General of the colony and George Leake, the third 1934 but later surrendered the property to the State Premier. Crown for the new Law Courts. The current ESSENTIAL DETAILS ANZAC House was opened in 1981. Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 2-4pm ESSENTIAL DETAILS Location: Bronte Street Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 11am-4pm (access by Yellow/Red CAT buses) Location: 28 St Georges Terrace
Trinity Church WA Rowing Club This is one of the older churches in Perth, with a The WA Rowing Club Boathouse built in very distinctive style of architecture. Built in the 1905 is one of the last buildings of its type American Romanesque style, the church actually constructed entirely over the Swan River. comprises four buildings: Trinity Hall (built 1865) Over the years the club has mourned the loss of members to war and narrowly escaped the Schoolroom (built 1872), Trinity Church (built demolition and dissolution. This jewel on 1893) and the southern extension of Trinity Arcade the river is a testament to generation after (built 1981). Take a stroll through the church on generation of volunteer athletes who have Saturday and discover the church hidden behind dedicated their time to its upkeep and the church. On Sunday there will also be choir ensured its survival. This is a wonderful performances; check page 18 in this program for opportunity to walk through Australia’s oldest further details. continuously operating rowing club. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Dates: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-3pm Time: Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 12-2pm Location: Riverside Drive, next to Location: 72 St Georges Terrace Barrack Square
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Red Cross - What Would Henri Think? The Red Cross is one of the most well-recognised community-based organisations in the world and its symbol is of international signifi cance. Instigated by a book written by Swiss businessman Jean Henri Dunant who saw thousands of Italian, French and Austrian soldiers killing and maiming each other, the Red Cross was formed only nine days after the outbreak of WWI. Join Kris Bizzaca and Aisling Blackmore of the Australian Red Cross as they talk about the centenary of this wonderful organisation in Western Australia. They will ponder the question, ‘What would founder Henri Dunant think about the last 100 years?’ ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 1pm The Aboriginal Experience Location: GPO Building, Forrest Place Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Presented by Dr Richard Walley OAM, a Nyoongar man of the South West region, along with his sons, this multi-layered presentation incorporates traditional music and dance, offering an insight into some of the basic aspects of the local Nyoongar culture. Including the use of historical, cultural and contemporary facts relating to the immediate area, the local surroundings, the interactions with other language groups and artefact demonstrations, this presentation will not only display the uniqueness of Nyoongar culture. It will also express the many common links that we have as people universally, and is sure to stimulate a thirst for more knowledge about Nyoongar people and Australian Indigenous people for those who wish to gain a better understanding. Dr Walley has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal and two honorary doctorates from The University of Western Australia and Murdoch University for his contribution to the promotion of Nyoongar culture and the arts. As a statesman for the promotion of Nyoongar culture, Dr Walley continues to work in his family owned and operated business – Aboriginal Productions and Promotions. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Dates: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Time: Saturday: 2pm, Sunday: 10am and 1pm Location: GPO Building, Forrest Place Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
ANZACS and the Aegean: the Lemnos heritage of Gallipoli HMAS AE2 - Australia’s Gallipoli Submarine Dr John Yiannakis HMAS AE2 was the fi rst Allied submarine to penetrate the Dardanelles in 1915, as part of the Gallipoli Curtin University Research Fellow and Historian Dr John Yiannakis has campaign, on the very morning the ANZAC soldiers landed at Anzac Cove. After fi ve hectic days "running conducted extensive research into the role Lemnos played in WWI. While amok", she fi nally fell to Turkish gunfi re and was scuttled. Her crew was captured and spent the rest much has been written about Gallipoli, the role of Lemnos (beyond the of the war as Turkish prisoners of war. AE2 lay, unseen, until 1998 when she was discovered, intact, in placement of hospitals on the island and the important role of nurses) has been marginalised. Dr Yiannakis’ talk looks at the marginalisation of 73m of water in the Sea of Marmara. The Submarine Institute of Australia aims to ensure the protection, the island in the discourse of Australia's Gallipoli campaign. He aims to preservation and promotion of AE2, to contribute to an informed debate on her future and ensure that demonstrate the importance of Lemnos to the ANZAC campaign and AE2’s contribution to the Gallipoli campaign is duly recognised by telling the story of her brave crew. Dr present the case for further research to redress the under-representation Ian MacLeod, world expert in submarine archaeology and a member of the team investigating Australia’s of Lemnos in the history of Gallipoli and WWI. Gallipoli submarine, will give an illustrated presentation on the investigations into this historic wreck. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 1.30pm Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 4pm Location: WA Hellenic Centre Hall, 20 Parker Street, Northbridge Location: Burt Memorial Hall, 38A St Georges Terrace Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
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Between Duty and Design The Perth Joseph John Talbot Hobbs Town Hall Architect-soldier Talbot Hobbs and his sons Introduce yourself to the fascinating managed to survive Gallipoli. Hobbs confessed to history of this beautifully restored, feeling very sad as he and his eldest son steamed award-winning town hall which is slowly out of harbour on 24 April 1915, his silver the only one in Australia built by wedding anniversary. He had serious doubts convicts. After you have wandered about the battle to come and felt it probable that around the building take a seat in the his wife would become a widow. Presented by historic Supper Room and enjoy a John Taylor, Fellow of the Australian Institute of pleasant afternoon cream tea served Architects and current Chairman of the Architects by the ladies and gents of the resident Board of Western Australia, this illustrated HollyWood Dance Club. presentation will reveal the full Hobbs story. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 2pm Time: 2-3.30pm Location: Victoria Cafe at RPH, corner Murray Location: Corner Hay and Barrack streets Street and Victoria Square Bookings: heritageperth.com.au The Terrace Hotel Rich in Western Australian history and cultural signifi cance, St George’s House is a Drunks, Pests and Harlots reminder of a former way of life in the city. Women committing offences against good order in Perth Now in its rebirth as The Terrace Hotel, it and Fremantle in the fi rst decades of the 20th century were pays respect to its heritage and injects depicted in public discourse as having experienced a ‘fall’ this celebrated building with new life for from femininity and were outcast from respectable society. generations to come. The Dining Room will Criminalised as drunks, prostitutes and vagrants, women take you back to the war years with delectable committing offences against good order faced a double treats and elegant sweets complemented by punishment for their social and gender transgressions. In the sounds of music from the era. this presentation, ECU School of Communications and Arts ESSENTIAL DETAILS lecturer Dr Leigh Straw analyses the lives of criminal women Date: Saturday October 18 for what they convey of gendered experiences of crime. Time: 1-4pm ESSENTIAL DETAILS Location: 237 St Georges Terrace $42 per person Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 12pm Cost: 9214 4444 Location: Victoria Cafe at RPH, corner Murray Street and Bookings Essential: Victoria Square Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
Is Beauty a Thing of the Past? This thought-provoking talk will be presented by urban ANZAC House designer and visual artist Malcolm Mackay. In his The Returned and Services League presentation he will pose the question, is beauty really in of Australia WA Branch is inviting the eye of the beholder? Mackay thinks there are good everyone to join them for a traditional reasons why we fi nd one building more beautiful than Devonshire Tea in the ANZAC Club. This another, including aspects such as proportion, harmony, is a wonderful opportunity to relax and structural integrity, richness of detail and craftsmanship. enjoy great hospitality where our diggers He asks, if beauty is important to us, why is much of take a well-earned rest. the architecture of recent years so ugly? Interesting, controversial or just plain opinionated? You decide. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 ESSENTIAL DETAILS Time: 11am-4pm Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 11.30am Location: 28 St Georges Terrace Location: Victoria Cafe at RPH, corner Murray Street and Cost: $5.50 Victoria Square Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
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‘Thanks Girls and Family Heritage Goodbye: Australian While all events are family-friendly, special activities have been planned to captivate the Women’s Land Army, heritage imaginations of our younger budding historians. At the Perth Mint children can see the amazing spectacle of molten gold being poured; near the Old Central Fire Station they 1942 – 1945’ can take a ride on a vintage fi re engine; with the Red Cross they can design their own Trauma Our own hidden treasure in Perth, the City Teddy and dress up in uniforms and at The Bell Tower they can try their hand at chiming a of Perth History Centre will share with us bell. There are also some great exhibitions that are sure to fuel the curiosity of young minds, a treasure of the war years, the Australian including historical telephones and morse code demonstrations and outdoors, children can Women’s Land Army (AWLA). This play games of old at the WA Museum. documentary from the National Film and Sound Archive highlights the work of the ‘land girls’ – the women who worked on the farms during WWII. The AWLA helped fi ll the shortage of labour in the rural sector, helped feed the troops and gave some women the best time of their lives. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 2-3.15pm Location: Level 1, 140 William Street Rating: G, 51 minutes
Box City The Australian Institute of Architects, in conjunction with Austral Bricks and the WA Museum, are building a Box City but they need some young architects to help. Box City offers children a unique chance to play with architecture by combining creative thinking, planning, construction, design and learning into one experience. This is something for Mum, Dad and children aged from 5 to 12 years to do together. It’s a great activity that starts by deciding what kind of building is to be constructed, then on to drawing and building inspectors, followed by a hardware shop for materials, before the construction phase, then, fi nally, placing their house in the streetscape. Each child will walk away with their own certifi cate of construction along with a goodie bag. Image: Harrison's ESSENTIAL DETAILS Photographic studio Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Hackett Hall at WA Museum ‘Voices of WWII Perth’ Be amongst the fi rst to listen to the voices of the City of Perth History Centre’s oral history collection. These voices provide personal insights into how Perth responded to the coming of WWII, the people who served in the armed forces, the social atmosphere of the city, family and home life, the impact on business, working conditions and how the end of the war was celebrated. “Foy and Gibson had this enormous generator and during the war years they put an underground cable from it to the Mount Hospital which used to be up near the old Barracks and we had to supply power to them up there during the war years.” – Ken Meldrum. You are encouraged to bring your own headphones or you can purchase a set from the History Centre for $1. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 10am-4pm Location: Level 1, 140 William Street
Northbridge Piazza The Spirit of ANZAC was suggested by offi cial war historian CEW Bean to have “stood, and still stands, for reckless valour in a good cause, for enterprise, resourcefulness, fi delity, comradeship and endurance that will never own defeat”. If you feel like a heritage rest, make yourself comfortable at the Northbridge Piazza and view some incredible military history footage. This selection of archival fi lm material takes us on a journey looking at our military history across many campaigns and salutes our Colonial Clydesdale Wagon Rides servicemen and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. Discover what transport was like in the early days of Western Australian settlement by taking a ride on the Settlers Valley Clydesdale-drawn wagon. This is one of the last remaining working Clydesdale ESSENTIAL DETAILS horse teams in WA. The horses will take occasional rest periods during the day. Dates: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 ESSENTIAL DETAILS Time: Saturday: 10am-1pm, Sunday: 6.30pm-8pm Date: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Time: 10am-4pm (every 20 minutes) Location: Corner James and Lake streets, Northbridge Location: Perth Town Hall Guided Walks bookings: heritageperth.com.au 15
WA Museum – Perth Victoria Square Join us for a fascinating guided tour of the WA Museum – Perth as we tell the stories of the site’s Heritage Precinct past, present and future. Museum staff will share Victoria Square is located towards the east stories from the site’s early beginnings including end of the city and was designated on the fi rst the signifi cance of the place to local Aboriginal town plan of Perth as Church Square, but was people, its role in the formation of Perth as a eventually named Victoria Square in the 1840s vibrant city, as well as the incredible stories of the heritage buildings. Outside in the gardens behind after the reigning monarch of the time. Discover the museum, children have a chance to “play” just the stories behind the buildings around Victoria as kids did at the outbreak of war. Square with local heritage architect Mr Ronald Bodycoat, AM, LFRAIA. Grab your walking shoes ESSENTIAL DETAILS and hat and take a journey as Ron shares his Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Dates: incredible knowledge of the history of the area Open 9.30am-5pm Time: with you. Tours: 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm Location: Perth Cultural Centre ESSENTIAL DETAILS Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 11am Location: Meet at the Morton Bay Fig outside Kirkman House, Murray Street The Perth Mint Bookings: heritageperth.com.au One of the best ways to see the historic Perth Mint is with a guided tour. It will give you Aboriginal Guided Walks the opportunity to explore the grand heritage The Aboriginal walks are a unique introduction to building, the heavily secured vault and the the local area by Whadjuck descendents who are original melting house that provides the cues strongly connected through family lines to banks for many extraordinary stories about Western of the Bilya Maarl (Swan River). The tour includes Australia's golden history and the Mint's prolifi c the city, the river and parks, whilst explaining the output of precious gold bars and coins. A must- traditional and contemporary uses of the place. see is ‘The ANZAC Spirit 100th Anniversary Coin This engaging tour also includes demonstrations of Series’ display. artefacts and music. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Dates: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Tours: Start 9.30am, last tour 3.30pm Time: Saturday: 12pm, Sunday: 11.30am and 2.30pm Location: 310 Hay Street Location: Depart GPO Building, Forrest Place Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
WACA As an association the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) was established in November 1885 whilst the grounds were offi cially opened in 1893. The fi rst match was played on the turf wickets in 1894. This year sees the 60th Kings Park anniversary of the scoreboard at the WACA Discover the history of Kings Park and its links to both World Wars. Offi cially opened Ground. On February 24, 1954, the Memorial in 1895, Mount Eliza was originally known as Mooro Katta and Kaarta Gar-up by the Scoreboard was dedicated to cricketers from Nyoongar people. Renamed Kings Park in 1901, it is the location of the State War Western Australia who gave their lives to the cause Memorial and where the largest ANZAC Day commemorative event in the world is of freedom in WWI and WWII. Tour the WACA staged each year. Scoreboard and visit the museum. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 10am Time: 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am Location: Aspects Gallery by the Information Centre Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Location: Gate 2, Nelson Crescent, East Perth Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
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WA During War Hospitals, Holy and the Help Walk through the city and hear about the impact World Wars – East End Tour had on the psyche of the city, the steps it took to protect itself Explore the inner east of Perth city where institutions were and how people fl ocked to the call of mother Britain. You will established including the hospitals system, the Catholic Church as be amazed to discover the city’s defence systems including air well as the government offi ces of the Public Health and Medical raid shelters and you will even visit a building where General Department and Department of Aborigines and Fisheries, which McArthur stayed. has recently been restored. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Dates: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 1pm and 2pm Times: Saturday: 11am, 1pm and 2pm, Sunday: 1pm and 2pm Location: Perth Town Hall Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Location: Supreme Court Gardens near Talbot Hobbs statue Bookings: heritageperth.com.au London Court This is a very rare opportunity to take a guided behind-the- scenes tour of one of Perth’s most unique buildings. Discover its secrets and hear about the man responsible for it, Claude If you enjoy a walk, then grab your hat, comfy shoes and People of Infl uence DeBernales. Dubbed the “Magnifi cent Miner”, DeBernales was sunscreen and join one of the award-winning guides from Through this tour you will fi nd out about some of Perth’s a prominent and infl uential fi gure in Perth during the fi rst Two Feet and A Heartbeat as they meander through the city. most infl uential people and their impact on society half of the 20th century. If you would rather remain indoors, there are some during our nation’s periods of war. ESSENTIAL DETAILS fascinating guided walks through buildings. All walks are ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Tours: 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm free but bookings are required. Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 11am, 1pm and 2pm Location: Hay Street Mall entrance to London Court Location: Perth Town Hall Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Bookings: heritageperth.com.au
St Mary’s Cathedral Walks Built over three centuries, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary was blessed and offi cially opened in January 1865. The tours include the crypt where all Perth’s deceased Catholic bishops and archbishops are interred. If you are lucky you may be there for one of the short organ recitals or pealing of the bells. Divine heritage! ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 9am, 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am and11.30am Location: 41 Victoria Square Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Greek Orthodox Church Walks St George’s Cathedral Conversation A very rare opportunity to join the irrepressible Father This is an incredible tour full of surprises. As you explore Elpidios Karalis as he takes you on a personal tour of the Gothic revival cathedral with your guide, you may just this stunning church. This remarkable old building is come across Edith Cowan, the fi rst woman elected to an reminiscent of the grand cathedrals of Europe and is Australian parliament and possibly even Percy Black, one of central to the Hellenic Community in Perth who worked our most decorated WWI heroes. tirelessly to construct a church to help them to maintain ESSENTIAL DETAILS the Greek culture, language and customs. Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 12pm and 1.30pm ESSENTIAL DETAILS Location: 38 St Georges Terrace Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 11.30am Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Location: 20 Parker Street, Northbridge Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Your venue may have historic signifi cance, but your AV installation doesn’t have to.
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The building was marked and to welcome back Captain Cook after charting for demolition in 1986 but thankfully property Australia. Experienced guide Terry Walton will developer Lord Alistair McAlpine saved it and share the historical connections the bells have to undertook a massive restoration. Discover the the World Wars. On Sunday, present this program reasons why St George’s House was saved during a to receive FREE entry all day until 3pm. guided walking tour. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Saturday October 18 Dates: Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 Time: 11am, 12pm and 1pm Time: 11am and 1pm Location: Barrack Square, Riverside Drive Location: 237 St Georges Terrace Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Bookings: heritageperth.com.au His Majesty’s Theatre WA Art Gallery A Western Australian treasure, this beautiful Did you know that part of the Art Gallery was 1904 Edwardian Theatre is celebrating its built during the Gold Rush? The Centenary 110th anniversary. One of only two working Galleries, formerly the Perth Police Courts, are Edwardian theatres in the world, His Majesty’s 118 years old. The building was restored and Theatre is opening its iconic doors to celebrate. opened in 1995 to house historical art. Explore Join or book a guided tour to catch a glimpse of rare archival footage and marvel over this unique heritage listed building with a the latest WWI commemoration historical Voluntary Gallery Guide and see some of exhibition. the artworks which highlight a time of great artistic and social change. ESSENTIAL DETAILS ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Theatre tours: 10.15am to 3.30pm Dates: Saturday October 18 and (bookings not required) Sunday October 19 Grand tours: 10.30am and 1.30pm (2-hour tour) 11am and 1pm Time: Location: 825 Hay Street Location: Perth Cultural Centre Bookings: Grand Tours: heritageperth.com.au Image: Robert Garvey Take a walk in the City of Perth Perth Town Hall A great way to discover the heritage of the City of Perth Introduce yourself to the fascinating history of Perth Rocks is to take an i-City guided walking tour. There are three this beautifully restored, award-winning town fascinating walks on offer this year: “Icons of Infl uence”, hall. Australia’s only Gothic-style Town Hall – Are rocks your thing? Then join geologist looks at John Septimus Roe’s vision that, in time, St and the only one built by convicts. Upstairs, Norman Harrison on a walk in the east Georges Terrace would become the centre of a strong, there is a small exhibition of City of Perth end of town to discover the myriad construction materials used in buildings thriving economy. “Boom or Bust” takes a historical path memorabilia including a roll of the convicts who including the DFES Heritage Centre and that highlights the ‘boom’ created by our state’s gold rush worked on the building, original old Town Hall playbills, portraits of all Perth’s mayors and lord the stunning St Mary’s Cathedral. and “Convicts and Colonials” gives an insight into the mayors and a life-size portrait of Sir George legacy the convicts left to WA in the 1850s. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Murray, the Colonial Secretary in whose honour Date: Sunday October 19 ESSENTIAL DETAILS our city was named. Time: 11am Date: Sunday October 19 Time: Icons of Infl uence: 11am, ESSENTIAL DETAILS Location: YAL, 45 Murray Street Boom or Bust: 2pm, Convicts and Colonials: 2pm Date: Saturday October 18 Time: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Location: Perth Town Hall Location: Perth Town Hall foyer Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Bookings: heritageperth.com.au With 80 ye oadc t g P th, 882 6PR Mî t d y a p t P t c t h itage. our Team Since we fi rst began on air in 1931, the station has been creating its own history and now 882 6PR is recognised as one of Perth’s favourite radio stations. The only Perth radio station that broadcasts live 24-hours a day, we deliver informed, intelligent and infl uential radio from the current studios in East Perth. We invite you to join the Conversation on 922 11 882. During Perth Heritage Days 2014, you’ll hear from the people involved in keeping Perth’s Heritage alive. Ma “ S day” at P iam t H e Sunday 19 October, 9am to 12noon 2570032 π STT081014 Perth Heritage Days 2014 Performances 18 Ted Egan Ted Egan AO is one of Australia’s National Living Treasures. He deplores war but salutes the spirit of the ANZACs – the men and women, their bravery, their larrikinism and reckless valour and their unshakable loyalty to their mates. Ted’s 75-minute performance incorporates stories, photographs, maps, fi lm and heart rending songs. It takes you on a journey of comradeship, courage, sacrifi ce and suffering that war created both on the battlefi elds and in every Australian and New Zealand home. Ted Egan began recording in 1969 with “Drinkers of the Northern Territory” and has released 28 albums, mostly themed around outback life, history and Aboriginal affairs. He has been a consistent performer, touring with his choice of instrument being an empty beer carton which he plays by tapping with his hands and fi ngers. He is truly a unique Australian and this is a performance not to be missed. ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 12.30pm Location: Perth Town Hall Bookings: heritageperth.com.au Wesley Church Singing in the City The foundation stone for Wesley Church was laid Singing in the City is presented by the WA Chapter of the Australian National Choral in October 1867 and the church opened April Association – a not-for-profi t organisation that encourages and promotes choral music 1870. In June 1875 there was much celebration in Australia. Singing in the City gratefully acknowledges the support of the participating as the fi rst church organ in the colony was choirs. Hear them at various heritage sites around the city. installed at Wesley. The instrument came from English master organ builders Bishop & Son. 11am 12.20pm Giovanni Consort Moana Coffee Gallery Founded in 1795, they were renowned for only John Curtin Young Voices Eneksis using the fi nest materials and best quality - one performance Art Gallery 1.50pm resources in their manufactory. Perth Town Hall stage 12.30pm Spooky Men of the West ESSENTIAL DETAILS Art Gallery I Voci Date: Saturday October 18 11.30am Rhythmos Saturday: 11am-2pm, organ performances Voiceworks GPO Town Hall Undercroft Time: every hour, Sunday: 12-3pm choir performance. - one performance The Chapel Choir Wesley Church 2pm Location: Corner Hay and William streets Perth Town Hall stage Key of SHE The Chapel Choir Check Singing in the City for details. 11.40am Trinity Church Wesley Church 2.10pm Winthrop Consort 4tets 12.50pm 6 Appeal Moana Coffee Gallery 6 Appeal Moana Coffee Gallery St George’s Cathedral Voyces Moana Coffee Gallery I Voci GPO ‘Evensong’ 1pm GPO To commemorate the centenary year of the 11.50am Perth Male Voice Choir 2.20pm outbreak of WWI, St George’s Cathedral with Wesley Church Spooky Men of the West Giovanni Consort the Order of St Luke, will dedicate the Sunday Art Gallery Mandurah Choral Society St George’s Cathedral Evensong to the men and women of the Army Trinity Church Voyces Medical Corps of the Australian Imperial Force 12pm Town Hall Undercroft Winthrop Consort who served in the Great War. The service also Mandurah Choral Society Burt Hall 2.30pm sees the formal opening of the exhibition ‘Perth Trinity Church 1.30pm Vocal Evolution on the Verge of War’. Curated by Heritage Perth Wesley Church and hosted by the Cathedral, it is a collection Perth Male Voice Choir Vocal Evolution of photographs associated with Perth between Wesley Church Wesley Church 2.40pm 1914-18. Rhythmos Key of SHE Eneksis Town Hall Undercroft Trinity Church Art Gallery ESSENTIAL DETAILS Date: Sunday October 19 Time: 5-6.30pm Location: 38 St Georges Terrace BOOKING INFORMATION- The following events are free, but require pre-booking. GENERAL ENQUIRIES T: (08) 9461 3235 GUIDED TOURS Infl uence, Boom or Bust, Convicts & Colonials HMAS AE2 - Australia’s Gallipoli Submarine E: [email protected] Aboriginal The Bell Tower Red Cross: What Would Henri Think? Government House Cellar Tours The Perth Mint Is Beauty A Thing of the Past? PROGRAM UPDATES Greek Orthodox Cathedral Walks The Terrace Hotel Life of Talbot Hobbs His Majesty’s Theatre Victoria Square Heritage Precinct W: heritageperth.com.au OTHER Hospitals, Holy and the Help – East End Tour WA During War facebook.com/HeritagePerth Kings Park WA Museum Film – Thanks Girls and Goodbye: Australian London Court WACA Women’s Land Army, 1942 – 1945 During the weekend, visit our People of Infl uence TALKS PERFORMANCE Information Booth at Perth Town Perth Rocks Hall, located on the map. Perth Town Hall The Aboriginal Experience Sunset Concert: Ted Egan at Government House St Georges Cathedral Conversations ANZACs and the Aegean: Australian Army Band: in Concert at Please note, all event information was St Mary’s Cathedral The Lemnos Heritage of Gallipoli Government House correct at the time of printing. Take a Walk in the City of Perth: Icons of Drunks, Pests and Harlots Ted Egan: Perth Town Hall bookings: heritageperth.com.au 19 VENUES MAP LISTING N P A R R Y S T Y W E N E W C A S T L E S T W F ER M A B E R D E E N S T M FAR S GRAHA 36 14 F R A N C I S S T A B E R D E E N S T J A M E S S T L O R D S T FITZGERALD ST 29 38 R O Y A L S T L A K E S T R O E S T W I L L I A M S T P I E R S T 3 BEAUFORT ST STIRLING ST WELLINGTON ST WELLINGTON ST 11 13 16 25 26 VICTORIA MURRAY ST MURRAY ST 28 35 4 19 1 7 8 SQUARE 10 40 20 32 HAY ST HAY ST 15 24 39 23 9 18 HILL ST KING ST 2 27 PIER ST MILLIGAN ST 34 ST GEORGES TERRACE ST GEORGES TERRACE 33 5 22 30 6 12 WILLIAM ST BARRACK ST BARRACK 21 17 AVE VICTORIA RIVERSIDE DRIVE 37 31 VENUES 1. 57 Murray Street 10. Dôme West End, 938 Hay Street, 21. Old Court Law Museum, Stirling Gardens, 30. Supreme Court Gardens, corner Riverside (Former Public Health Offi ce) corner Milligan Street Barrack Street Drive and Barrack Street 2. ANZAC House, 28 St Georges Terrace 11. East Perth Cemeteries, Bronte Street, 22. Old Perth Technical College, 31. The Bell Tower, East Perth 137 St Georges Terrace Barrack Square, Riverside Drive 3. Art Gallery of WA, Cultural Centre, 12. Government House, St Georges Terrace James Street 23. Parliament House, Harvest Terrace 32. The Perth Mint, 310 Hay Street 13. GPO Building, Forrest Place 4. Boss Simons Memorial Museum & Library, 24. Perth Town Hall, corner Hay and 33. The Terrace Hotel, 237 St Georges Terrace 14. Greek Orthodox Church & Hellenic Centre, Barrack streets YAL, 45 Murray Street 34. Trinity Church, 72 St Georges Terrace Parker Street, Northbridge 25. Royal Perth Hospital Museum, 5. Brookfi eld Place, 125 St Georges Terrace 35. Victoria Square 15. His Majesty’s Theatre, 825 Hay Street 10 Murray Street 6. Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace 36. WA Hellenic Centre Hall, 20 Parker Street, 16. History Centre (City of Perth), 26. Royal Perth Hospital, Victoria Cafe, corner Northbridge 7. DFES Education and Heritage Centre, 25 140 William Street Murray Street and Victoria Square 37. WA Rowing Club, Riverside Drive Murray Street 17. Kings Park 27. St Georges Cathedral, 8. DFES Education and Heritage Centre, 18. London Court, Hay Street Mall 38 St Georges Terrace 38. WA Museum & Hackett Hall, Cultural Centre, James Street Fire Station Car Park, 1 Murray Street 19. Mercedes College 28. St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Square 39. WACA, Nelson Crescent, East Perth 9. Dôme, 72 St Georges Terrace, 20. Mercy Heritage Centre, Victoria Square, 29. State Library of Western Australia, Cultural Trinity Arcade corner Goderich Street Centre, James Street 40. Wesley Church Thank You! This event would not be possible without the valuable support from the following organisations: