BOORLOO KWEDJANG BARDIP YANGINY HERITAGE
16 –18 April 2021 PERTH WEEKEND
Image credit Tram on Barrack Street, Perth, 1950. Image from the City of Perth Cultural Collections
Presented by Supported by visitperth.com CELEBRATE WITH US AND BRING HISTORY TO LIFE! LORD In its 11th year and featuring more than 130 events and activities, Heritage Perth Weekend is brought to you by the City of Perth. This program will inspire you to come MAYOR and experience Perth’s amazing natural, cultural and built heritage. We are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to places and stories of significance in the city. FOREWORD This weekend gives us a chance to delve deeper into our heritage with informative walks, talks, storytelling, interactive workshops, exhibitions and immersive experiences to explore. New events shine a light on our multicultural and Aboriginal history, including truth-telling yarns from Whadjuk Nyoongar Elders and fun activities from the Chung Wah Association, just to name a couple from the many free events on offer. I am excited to announce the introduction of Family Friday, dedicated to families to experience our city’s rich past together. Coming from Greek heritage, I’m looking forward to bringing my young family along so that all of us can enjoy and learn more about our wonderful city. I look forward to seeing you all there! Kwedjang Boorloo kedala 2021 Ngalang bardip baalap winin-kadak. Yoowarl koorl moorditj kedala-k. Nidja maar-maar-keny bonar Boorloo yang noonook-al boola nakolak wer malayin kwedjang Boorloo-k. Ngalak boola miya wer bardip Boorloo-l baranginy. Nidja kedala ngalak dandjoo koora djinanginy, barniny, nakolak wer bardip waangkaniny. Bandang malayin moort koodjir bardip yanginy. Wadjak Nyoongar Birdiya baalap karnadjil waangkaniny. Chung Wah Association wer wama baalap boola djoorap waabiny wer warniny. Ngany djoorap-kadak, nidja milka Moort Friday. Moort-ak dandjoo koora djinang. Ngany Greek malayin-kadak. Ngany djoorap koorl moort-kadak Boorloo-k. Nganyang koort baal djoorabiny kwobidak Boorloo-l kaadadjiny. Djinang noonook alidja ana?
Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas
I WELCOME YOU ALL TO BOORLOO KWEDJANG BARDIP YANGINY ELDER (PERTH OLD STORY SHARING). This is an opportunity for all to come and engage with Nyoongar culture in the heart FARLEY of Boorloo. My culture, Nyoongar Culture, is about stories – stories told to our children who learn our lore and culture. For our youth, it is about guiding them along in life. Our GARLETT family is an extended family where we all come together, sit down, tell stories and share. In this year’s three-day program, I invite you to bring along your extended families and take part in all the events on offer. Get the kids to paint and yarn with Djurandi KULBARDI Dreaming, or take part in Bindi Bindi Dreaming’s Aboriginal cooking classes and learn about our wonderful traditional bush foods. Come and sit around the sacred campfire at Mata Gerup with Moordity Bridyas Uncle Ben Taylor and Aunty Margaret Culbong who will tell you about the importance of this land to us. Come and hear our voice sharing our stories with you. Wandjoo Boorloo-k kwedjang bardip yanginy. Noonook yoowarl koorl ngalak dandjoo Nyoongar malayin koort Boorloo-k yanginy. Nganyang malayin Nyoongar malayin baal waangkan kwedjang nakolak-ngat wer malayin bardip koolangka-k. Ngalang mandi wer moort dandjoo nyin, waangkan bardip wer yang. Nidja bonar dambart kedala noonook wer noonan moort nidja koorl Koolangka maar bardaariny wer waangkan Djurandi-l koondarminy ka Bindi Bindi koondarminy marlak mereny kaadadjiny wer dookerniny. Yoowarl koorl Mata Gerup kaal-ak-ngat moorditj birdiya-l Kongk Ben Taylor wer Maam yok Margaret Culbong. Baalap noonook-al yang wer kaadatj Nyoongar boodja nakolak. Yoowarl koorl, dwaangk kaadatj ngalang bardip waangkaniny ngalak yang noonook-al. WELCOME WANJU! WELCOME TO THIS YEAR’S HERITAGE PERTH WEEKEND WANJU!
BOORLOO KWEDJANG In its 11th year, this weekend will shine a light on Perth BARDIP YANGINY City’s history. The weekend features the telling and re-telling of stories, enthralling history and heritage walks, behind Perth’s cultural identity is living, breathing and evolving. the scenes tours of iconic and curious heritage buildings, It is woven through our built, natural and social children’s activities and exhibitions. landscapes. With the guidance of the Bridyas (Elders/ This year we are proud to announce an additional offering bosses) we have introduced dual naming for this event – Family Friday on 16th April. This day gives special to reflect the importance of the cultural heritage of the focus on activities that support children and families to Whadjuk Nyoongar peoples of Boorloo (Perth). explore, learn and experience our City’s fascinating past This program of events celebrates the many stories of our together, encouraging the next generation of cultural capital and its neighbourhoods. We hope these cultural heritage champions. events help create a better understanding of our shared We welcome everyone to enjoy the events on offer and history and the community we live in. Boorloo Kwedjang to share in the stories of the past with friends and family. Baradip Yanginy – Perth Old Story Sharing. Enjoy!
WHAT’S ON IN 2021 FAMILY FRIDAY 16 APRIL
We have an incredible 133 events happening over 47 events are on offer on Family Friday with 22 of the weekend throughout the City. We have more than these designed for families with children, perfect for 30 first time presenters this year and we warmly welcome school holiday activities. them to the program. You can turn up at any time to many of these events, We welcome Jim Morrison from Yokai, an organisation including ‘Perth Wasn’t Built in a Day – that supports the survivors and families of the Stolen Sensational Surveying, a life without limits’. Generation. Yokai invites you to come and listen to Presented by the WA Institution of Surveyors, these the sharing of stories. This event will take place in the interactive workshops at Cathedral Square invite dedicated place for healing in Wellington Square, also families to experience firsthand the old methods named Koolangka Koolangka Waabiny, meaning Children surveyors used for the surveys of the Perth townsite Children’s Playground in Whadjuk Nyoongar language. in the 1880s. We are delighted to welcome Traditional Owner, Kerry‑Ann Bindi Bindi Dreaming will be cooking up a Winmar, Nyungar Tours, who has a strong family storm in the Perth Town Hall, offering intergenerational history of ancient customs and traditions in Beeloo (Perth) traditional bush cooking classes for the whole family, and Kaarta Gar-up (Kings Park). Kerry Ann will present gathering to share the meal at the end. Yorga Mia – Women’s Business, sharing ancient knowledge Western Power is presenting family workshops of the bush that was passed down to her for generations. for the first time where you can discover how We also welcome the Chung Wah Association, the energy industry plays a critical part in the who extend a warm invitation for visitors to learn about development of the city in ‘Innovating the electricity early Chinese history in Perth and Western Australia. grid, past, present and future’. The Association was formed in 1910 to support the social The recently refurbished His Majesty’s Theatre welfare of its members, promote Chinese culture and foster will be holding behind the scenes tours and goodwill between the Chinese and local community. activities where visitors can explore staging Bring your family and take part in the whole day of cultural technology used to make magic happen. activities, workshops and exhibitions they have on offer on With so many events on offer on Family Family Friday. Friday there is something for everyone CircusWA is another exciting new presenter with young to take delight from. performers to take you on a trip back to the popular circus days of Perth in the 1920s, giving us all the chance to experience the shenanigans of the old circus spectacles. RETURNING FAVOURITES NEW OFFERINGS
This weekend just wouldn’t be the same without the This year we have expanded the program to include some continued support of long-term Heritage Weekend surprising and unexpected presenters. Celia Tait, Executive presenters: Perth’s popular heritage author and advocate Producer of the hit TV Series Every Family Has A Secret, Richard Offen will present an engaging talk on Perth’s will present a talk on what it takes to create a hit history series, Oldest Buildings, telling the story of their birth and the sharing behind the scene workings of investigative historical people behind their creation. There are some fascinating research. On a completely different topic, Dr Glenn heritage walking tours on offer by the UWA Historical Moore, Curator of Fishes at WA Museum-Boola Bardip, Society where you can discover the history, art and will present an engaging talk on the role of the history of fish architecture of the heritage buildings of the UWA Campus. biodiversity in Perth and why the museum collects. Heritage favourite Wesley Church recently celebrated Exhibitions include “The women should have a voice”: 150 years since it opened in 1870. Plan your visit so you Edith Cowan’s legacy of social justice in Western Australia can enjoy one of the wonderful recitals performing over the at Perth’s oldest standing building, the Old Law Court weekend, featuring some of Perth’s top young performers Museum. Check out the very relevant “Unknown Territory as well as some of Perth’s premier classical music groups. – Royal Perth Hospital and a History of Epidemics” at the Royal Perth Hospital Museum. Something for everyone!
City of Perth would like to thank the following supporters of Heritage Perth Weekend | Boorloo Kwedjang Bardip Yanginy: City of Perth Elders Advisory Group, Activate Perth, Development WA, Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia (DADAA), National Trust of Western Australia, Primewest, Ben Elton
Cover image: Tram on Barrack Street, Perth, 1950. Image from the City of Perth Cultural Collections
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LET’S GET DIGITAL The Heritage Perth Weekend page REFRESHMENT BREAKS Take advantage of the LEGEND on visitperth.com is a great source of information. You will myriad of cafes, bars, eateries and restaurants for find every event listed along with the latest news and blog all budgets across the City. Head to VisitPerth.com Photography articles. Head to visitperth.com/heritageperthweekend for some great options. Follow our channels on Facebook @VisitPerth THROW US A SMILE Our volunteers and Toilet @HeritagePerth and Instagram @VisitPerth for Heritage organisers are helping out because, just like you, Perth posts and don’t forget to #HeritagePerthWeekend they love our city’s heritage. Please let them know Wheelchair BOOK IN ADVANCE While nearly all events are free, just how much we appreciate them. Our event could some require bookings. To reserve your place head to the not happen without these lovely people! Great for kids VisitPerth.com website and search the name of your event. HOW TO GET AROUND For events in the city centre take advantage of the City’s 3 Hour Free PLANNING IS KEY With so many events to choose Refreshments Parking at select car parks on weekends and walk from a little planning goes a long way. Keep a note between events. There are plenty of CPP car parks State Registered of your bookings and weave in some additional available or you may even want to consider public Building places to visit. It’s good to plan events by precinct then transport. For more information on where to park, time. The Day Listings at the back of this guide are a visit cityofperthparking.com.au Interpreter handy reference and there are also blog guides to each day which can be found here visitperth.com/ KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED Heritage Perth Audio heritageperthweekend banners and signs across the city will signal event Description Try to arrive ten minutes early for guided tours to locations and meeting points for all walking tours. DADAA allow presenters to check off your tickets and go over Event staff and volunteers will be on hand to help any housekeeping. you on the day. CHECK ACCESSIBILITY ICONS Most building, tours and workshops are accessible but to be sure check the accessibility icons next to each listing. Any listing with a wheelchair icon is likely to provide full pram access. WHAT’S ON
CBD | KARBOORDUP 30 Dirty Deeds Resurrected at NORTHBRIDGE | YANDILUP Cathedral Square 1 Uglieland 1 Chung Wah Association Open House 31 Secret Gardens Trilogy 2 Experience our City’s Heart of Gold 2 Spices and all things nice 32 A brief history of London Court 3 Painting and yarning session with 3 Paper Mountain History Tour 33 Ten things to see differently in Perth Whadjuk Nyoongar artist Justin Martin 4 Oh Hey Wa: Northbridge History 34 4 Perth Wasn’t Built in a Day Sensational Mad Hatter’s Workshop And Heritage Tour 35 Surveying, a Life without Limits Every Family Has A Secret 5 Oh Hey Wa: Northbridge People 5 Unknown Territory Royal Perth Hospital 36 Perth’s Oldest Buildings with Historian And Places Storytelling Tour and a History of Epidemics Richard Offen 6 ‘Perth’s postal palace’: revealing 6 Recitals for the People, Wesley Church 37 Stroll through Trinity Church histories of the GPO and Forrest Place, 7 Play the King of Instruments! 38 Perth’s Engineering Heritage in the National Archives 8 History tours with a new perspective Eastern CBD 7 nyinalanginy / the gathering 9 Archae-aus Digging it up! Archaeology 39 Strengthening and Conservation in Your City Guided Walking Tour 10 His Majesty’s Theatre Open Day 40 The Archaeology of Elizabeth Quay 11 Open the NostalgiaBox Day 41 Dreaming in the Quay Guided WEST PERTH | BYERERUP 12 Storytelling with Glenn Swift Walking Tour of Elizabeth Quay with Djurandi Dreaming 1 Parliament House 13 Yarning with Djurandi Dreaming 42 Barracks Arch Tour 2 Firesticks Kaarta Koomba 14 Aboriginal bushfood cooking 43 Woodworking the Way it Was 3 Secret Gardens Trilogy 15 “The women should have a voice”: 44 Edith Cowan’s legacy of social justice St George’s Cathedral 4 Ross Memorial Church in Western Australia 45 Singing in the City on Sunday 5 Old Observatory Guided Tours 16 Derbarl Yerrigan Bilya Cruising – 46 Royal Perth Hospital Heritage Precinct 6 Yorga Mia – Women’s Business on the Crystal Swan Walking Tour 7 Now and Then, West Perth 17 Nyumbi 47 Something Fishy in the Waters of Perth 18 Department of Fire and Emergency 48 Perth’s Oldest Buildings Walking Tour Services Education and Heritage Centre with Richard Offen 19 Power Perth. Innovating the electricity 49 What lies beneath? CRAWLEY | GODROO grid, past, present and future 50 Supreme Court of Western Australia: 1 UWA Historical Society – Campus Walks 20 Perth by Power Route, Self‑guided tour Open Day 21 Lost and Found: the community art 51 Historic Heart of Perth walk of heritage bunting 52 The Foreboding and Forlorn Barracks 22 Annalakshmi, Indian Vegetarian Cuisine Arch Guided External Walk on the Swan 53 The Bell Tower EAST PERTH | MARDALUP 23 Nyoongar Language Workshop for Kids 54 State Buildings Heritage Celebrations 1 Inside Girls School 24 Nyoongar Language Workshop 55 Heritage Tour: WA Museum Boola Bardip 2 Biara in the Park for Adults 56 Perth Concert Hall Behind the Scenes 3 Know your Wetlands 25 Nyoongar Storytelling through Artefacts 57 Secret Heritage, Commonwealth Bank 4 East Perth’s Forgotten History Tour 26 Building Conservation Walking Tour 58 The Royal Hotel – The Original Heart 5 Fireside Yarning 27 Old Perth, historical images and and Soul of Perth 6 Yokai Healing VR experience 59 Have your say! Local Heritage Survey 7 Secret Gardens Trilogy 28 City of Perth Guided Tours 60 Coolbaroo Dance 8 East Perth Cemeteries 29 My Handbags and My Glad Rags 9 Trotting Tales
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SWAN RIVER 1 UGLIELAND Let CircusWA’s youth performers take you back to the days of circus ‘freak shows’. Witness displays of adrenaline‑filled boisterousness and pay a visit to the Ugly Station to become truly hideous. Performed by CircusWA’s Youth Troupe Colliders, presented by Act Belong Commit. TIME: Friday | 11am–4pm LOCATION: Near carousel, Elizabeth Quay, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
2 EXPERIENCE OUR CITY’S HEART OF GOLD Get snapped in our interactive photo booth with the Golden Eagle nugget before embarking on an adventure walking Perth’s Heart of Gold Discovery Trail, via the free Heart of Gold Australia app. 3 PAINTING AND YARNING Unlock Western Australia’s gold mining treasures SESSION WITH WHADJUK with fun activities for the whole family and receive golden giveaways at the finish! NYOONGAR ARTIST JUSTIN MARTIN TIME: Friday | 10am–4pm An interactive art workshop. Learn stories and symbols behind Nyoongar art while painting an individual art canvas to take home. Suitable for ages 5+. LOCATION: Golden Eagle Nugget, Eastern Promenade, Elizabeth Quay, Perth TIME: Friday | 11am–1pm BOOKINGS: No bookings required LOCATION: Near the carousel, Elizabeth Quay, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
4 PERTH WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY SENSATIONAL SURVEYING, A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS A series of interactive workshops run by the Western Australian Institution of Surveyors where you will have the opportunity to use instruments and experience firsthand the methods used for original surveys of the Perth townsite in the 1880s. Suitable for age 8+. TIME: Friday | 10am–3pm LOCATION: Cathedral Square, in front of City of Perth Library, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
5 UNKNOWN TERRITORY ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL AND A HISTORY OF EPIDEMICS In this engaging exhibition, discover the history of epidemics in WA and Royal Perth Hospital’s role in managing the spread of disease – from the Spanish Flu in 1918, to the terrifying Polio epidemic of the 1930s, to COVID-19. Hands on activity for children - 'Make a Nurse's Cap'. TIME: Friday | Saturday | Sunday | 10am–3pm LOCATION: Royal Perth Hospital Museum, Level 2, 10 Murray St, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required 6 RECITALS FOR THE PEOPLE, WESLEY CHURCH TIME: Wesley Church was opened in 1870 and is now celebrating 151 years of Friday | 1pm–1.45pm musical performances in Perth. It is one of the few remaining 19th century colonial ‘Wesley at One’ Recital Series featuring Wesley’s Director buildings in the city. Schedule your visit so you can not only view the building but of Music/Organist Angela Currie (organ) with Senior enjoy one of the wonderful performances scheduled over the weekend. Organ Scholar Boyd Peters presenting ‘Celebrate’. TIME: Saturday | 10am–10.30am Grab a coffee and listen to the pipe organ – the ‘King of Instruments’ – in all its glory performed by Wesley’s Director of Music and Organist Angela Currie. TIME: Saturday | 12.30pm–1.30pm Wesley Music Scholars with Angela Currie (piano) showcasing some of Perth’s top young performers. Bring along your lunch to enjoy in the historic surrounds of Wesley Church. TIME: Saturday | 3pm–4pm The Orenda Ensemble: Michael Howell (flute), Alix Hamilton (viola), Adam Pinto (piano). Sharing a passion of exploring and creating exquisite moments of musical joy and connection. Recital of chamber music for all. LOCATION: Wesley Church, cnr of William St and Hay St, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
7 PLAY THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS! Have you ever been intrigued by the pipe organ? This is your opportunity to come along and have a try. If you play the piano, bring along your favourite piece of music. If you’ve never played an instrument, then don’t be intimidated – come along and have a try in a warm and friendly environment with Wesley’s Director of Music and organist Angela Currie. Suitable for ages 5+. TIME: Friday | 3.15pm–4.15pm LOCATION: Wesley Church, cnr of William and Hay St, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
8 HISTORY TOURS WITH A NEW PERSPECTIVE Three fascinating guided walks by everyone's favourite historian, Eddie Marcus. Offering a new perspective on our heritage that you won't read in history books.
THE MYSTICAL WORLD LADIES OF THE NIGHT – SEX GOTHIC PERTH BEHIND PERTH’S HERITAGE WORKERS IN OLD PERTH Gothic: not just heavy eyeliner, but also A battle between God and Goddess. There are few constants about life in Perth, recreations of medieval buildings. On Twelve dreadful labours. The quest for the but one of them is sex. Firmly viewing sex an entertaining walk, discover how Holy Grail. City buildings link us to Ancient work as part of labour history, this walk second‑guessing God’s favourite architectural Greece and medieval fantasy. This walk will not shy away from issues of race style got tangled with race and colonialism. reveals myths and legends everywhere. and economic necessity and explores All this, with the opportunity to admire some And Perth’s real architectural history. In case an often‑overlooked aspect of our past. of our finest heritage places. And find out you were wondering. Suitable for ages 10+ Suitable for ages 16+ which university the Creator prefers. TIME: Friday | 2pm–3pm TIME: Saturday | 2pm–2.45pm TIME: Sunday | 2pm–2.45pm LOCATION: Old Courthouse, LOCATION: Outside His Majesty’s LOCATION: Old Boys School, Stirling Gardens, Perth Theatre, Hay St, Perth St Georges Tce, Perth BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ heritageperthweekend heritageperthweekend heritageperthweekend 9 ARCHAE-AUS DIGGING IT UP! ARCHAEOLOGY IN YOUR CITY Work with archaeologists to excavate your own dig and learn about Perth’s past. Reassemble broken artefacts like a 3D puzzle and attempt to recreate these objects just like an archaeologist in the laboratory, recording and illustrating historical artefacts. Suitable for all ages. TIME: Friday | 10am–12pm, 2pm–4pm LOCATION: Near the carousel, Elizabeth Quay, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
FAMILY FRIDAY 10 HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE OPEN DAY ACTIVITIES AND A beautiful Edwardian building, His Majesty’s Theatre was built in 1904 during the ENTERTAINMENT prosperity of the gold rush. A refurbishment project completed in 2020 has ensured (FACE PAINTING, the theatre’s status as one of Western Australia’s great public buildings is protected. COSTUME BOXES Immerse yourself in the splendour of His Majesty’s Theatre during the open day events. AND MORE) TIME: Friday | 10am–4pm TIME: Friday | 10am–4pm LOCATION: 825 Hay St, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
BEHIND THE GRAND CYC ‘N’ SOUND TOUR SCENES TOUR HISTORICAL TOUR (max 10 persons) (max 15 persons) (max 25 persons) Go backstage, visit the orchestra pit Visit the auditorium, stage and backstage Ivan King OAM, His Majesty’s Theatre’s and explore the staging technology spaces of His Majesty’s Theatre and Theatre Historian, takes you on a gossipy used to make magic happen on stage. You’ll view memorabilia from the Museum and anecdotal wander through 10 decades also get some hands-on time with lighting of Performing Arts collection. The tour of colourful show-business history. The and sound equipment and the chance to commences in the ground floor foyer. tour commences in the ground-floor foyer. shine in the spotlight centre stage! Suitable Suitable for ages 8+. Suitable for able Suitable for ages 15+. Suitable for able for ages 8+. Suitable for able walkers walkers (staircases need to be navigated) walkers (staircases need to be navigated) (staircases need to be navigated) TIME: Friday | 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm TIME: Friday | 10.30am, 11.30am, TIME: Friday | 2pm 12.30pm COST: $25 per person COST: Free 1.30pm for accessible tour using lifts (booking fees may apply) BOOKINGS: Registration on the (max 10 persons) BOOKINGS: ptt.wa.gov.au day – first in best dressed COST: Free BOOKINGS: Registration sheet available on the day – first in best dressed 11 OPEN THE 12 STORYTELLING 13 YARNING WITH NOSTALGIABOX DAY WITH GLENN SWIFT DJURANDI DREAMING Visit Australia’s first and only video Join us with master storyteller Come and yarn with Justin Martin, game console museum. This is a Glenn Swift for his engaging whose traditional lands stretch over chance to learn all about the history recount of how Quokkas came to the Perth metropolitan region and a of video game consoles and to play Wadjemup | Rottnest, how Birds large part of the Mid West of Western games from your childhood, including got their Colours and other fun tales Australia, making him a part of the Sonic the Hedgehog, Space Invaders, inspired by local history. Suitable Nyoongar and Yamatji nations. Learn Super Mario Bros and many more. for children aged 5–12 years. about the seasons, arts, tools and Suitable for ages 6–103. TIME: Friday | 11am–12pm language of the Nyoongar people through yarning. Suitable for children TIME: Friday | 10am–11am LOCATION: City of Perth Library, aged 5–12 years. Sunday |11am–12pm Perth TIME: Friday | 2pm–3pm LOCATION: The Nostalgia Box BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ Shop 1, 16 Aberdeen Street, Perth heritageperthweekend LOCATION: City of Perth Library, Perth BOOKINGS: BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ thenostalgiabox.com.au/booking heritageperthweekend
15 “THE WOMEN SHOULD HAVE 16 DERBARL A VOICE”: YERRIGAN BILYA EDITH COWAN’S LEGACY CRUISING – ON OF SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE CRYSTAL SWAN 14 ABORIGINAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA Join the Crystal Swan for a unique BUSHFOOD This exhibition at The Old Court storytelling experience, hosted by COOKING House Law Museum explores the Kerry Ann Winmar, Nyungar Elder social justice legacy of Edith Cowan. and Traditional Owner. Hear Kerry Cook up a storm with Marissa from Elected in 1921, Cowan was the Ann’s personal and deeply moving Bindi Bindi Dreaming and learn how first woman admitted to an Australian stories about the areas around the traditional herbs and spices were used Parliament, where she vowed to Derbarl Yerrigan Bilya (Swan River), before 1829. Bring mum, dad and the represent the interests of women and handed down to her by her ancestors. grandies for an intergenerational bush children. Marking the centenary of Learn about sacred sites and places of cooking class. Gather together at the her entry to Parliament, the exhibition cultural significance with the magnificent end of the class for yarning and sharing commemorates Cowan’s enduring backdrop of the Perth city skyline. the meal together. Suitable for all ages. influence in Western Australia. Also The event includes a half-hour cruise, TIME: Friday | Saturday | on offer are the popular 'Build the Old tea and coffee, water or soft drinks. 10am–11:30am Court House' craft activity for children. TIME: Friday | Saturday| LOCATION: Supper Room, Perth Wheelchair (court room only). 10am–11.15am Town Hall, Perth TIME: Friday | Saturday | LOCATION: Jetty Five, BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ Sunday | 10am–4pm Barrack Square, Perth heritageperthweekend LOCATION: Stirling Gds, Perth BOOKINGS: events@crystalswan. BOOKINGS: No bookings required com.au and Tel 9540 0905
17 NYUMBI “Nyumbi” means celebration dance in the Nyoongar language. Immerse yourself in the world’s oldest living culture as Nyoongar dancers perform traditional song and dance and share stories of their rich culture and history. Take a break in between performances and go and check out the Twighlight Hawkers Markets for dinner. TIME: Friday | 5.30pm–6.15pm, 7pm–7.45pm LOCATION: Cnr Wellington Street & William Street, Yagan Square, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required 18 DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES EDUCATION AND HERITAGE CENTRE Wander through Perth’s Number One Fire Station and learn about 120 years of history with displays honouring the stories of Perth’s firefighting past. View the many types of appliances ranging from hand‑drawn hose reels and pumps to horse-drawn steamers. Guided by our volunteers you will learn aspects of the lives of firefighters through the decades. Come and meet the authors of ‘120 Years of WA Fire Service History’ – the new book which tells the historic story of the Perth Fire Station. Location : 25 Murray St, Perth
1. OPENING HOURS TIME: Saturday | Sunday | 10am–3pm BOOKINGS: No bookings required 2. AUDIO DESCRIPTION & TACTILE TOUR FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISION IMPAIRED. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL TIME: Saturday | 11.30am–1pm BOOKINGS: Contact Jacqueline Homer from DADAA: email: [email protected] or mobile: 0400 111 018 3. BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING – 120 YEARS OF WA FIRE SERVICE HISTORY TIME: Sunday | 2pm BOOKINGS: No bookings required
19 POWER PERTH. INNOVATING THE ELECTRICITY GRID, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Discover how the energy industry plays a critical part in the development of the city (and State) in a Western Power family workshop. Discover and appreciate how the times influence the innovation behind the electricity grid. View and handle old electrical equipment from the last century and see a demonstration of futuristic Smart City applications. Make your predictions for what the City’s power supply will look like in the future. Audiovisuals captioned. TIME: Friday | 10am–11am, 11.30am–12.30pm LOCATION: 363 Wellington Street, Perth BOOKINGS: eventbrite.com.au/e/power-perth-tickets-130218498033
20 PERTH BY POWER ROUTE, SELF‑GUIDED TOUR Discover Perth by following the circuit of the old main ring distributing electricity from East Perth Power station at the beginning of our electricity grid. Consider how power influences the city and how the times influence the evolution of the power supply. Tour leaflet will be available at westernpower.com.au/ community/our-education-program/and in the foyer of Western Power. The full tour is a long walk. Consider pedal power/CAT bus and train to shorten. TIME: anytime LOCATION: 363 Wellington Street, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required 22 ANNALAKSHMI, INDIAN VEGETARIAN CUISINE ON THE SWAN Watch a cooking demonstration on the “how to” of vegetarian cuisine, the “why” of spices used in the dish and how it helps you enjoy a tasty vegetarian meal. There will be a short information session on Annalakshmi’s heritage, history and involvement in the Perth community. Participants adjourn to the restaurant area to be served a full thali meal of 9 items, while enjoying the pristine view of our beautiful Swan River. TIME: Friday |10am–1pm 21 LOST LOCATION: Jetty No.3/4, Barrack Square, Riverside Drive, Perth BOOKINGS: [email protected] / [email protected] AND FOUND: THE COMMUNITY ART OF HERITAGE BUNTING Enjoy this beautiful display 23 NYOONGAR 24 NYOONGAR of bunting designed and LANGUAGE LANGUAGE donated by the community WORKSHOP to celebrate the recent WORKSHOP FOR KIDS 150th anniversary of the Join Whadjuk Nyoongar language FOR ADULTS Perth Town Hall. Designs presenter Sharon Gregory in an Join Whadjuk Nyoongar language from professional artists to interactive session. Learn about Nyoongar presenter Sharon Gregory in an interactive aged care home residents. boodja, animal names and make a little session. Learn about Nyoongar people, TIME: Friday | book to take home. Suitable for age 5+ places and animal names of the Perth area. Saturday | Sunday (under 8 accompanied by adult). TIME: Saturday | 10am–11am, 10am–4pm TIME: Friday | 10.30am–11.30am 11.30am–12.30am LOCATION: City of Perth LOCATION: Main Hall, LOCATION: Main Hall, Library, Perth Perth Town Hall, Perth Perth Town Hall, Perth BOOKINGS: BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ No bookings required heritageperthweekend heritageperthweekend
25 NYOONGAR STORYTELLING THROUGH ARTEFACTS Join Nooongar presenter Olman Walley from Boorloo Aboriginal Cultural Experiences to gain a deeper understanding of Nyoongar culture and the people of Boorloo through dance, song and artefacts. A fun and engaging workshop where children will be able to handle artefacts, sing and dance. Suitable for age 5+ (children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult). TIME: Friday | 2pm–3pm LOCATION: Main Hall, Perth Town Hall, Perth BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/heritageperthweekend
26 BUILDING CONSERVATION WALKING TOUR Have you ever considered becoming an engineer? A wonderful career awaits. Join eminent heritage engineer Ian Maitland for a walking tour of St George’s Cathedral and three other places, to find out how these important structures have had their lives extended. For students Year 11/12. Bring iPad/tablet or computer. TIME: Friday | 11am–12.30pm LOCATION: Cathedral Square, St George’s Terrace, Perth BOOKINGS: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2021/03/heritage-perth- weekend-2021-35936 28 CITY OF PERTH GUIDED TOURS 27 OLD PERTH, Come and listen to the HISTORICAL IMAGES knowledgeable City of Perth tour guides as they enthral AND VR EXPERIENCE you with the City’s history Imagine you’re looking for a historical on the following guided tours: image of a building in Perth – and imagine you can do that with just one click. Curtin University and the State Library of Western Australia are launching a new website www.OldPerth.org.au that allows visitors to easily browse more than ten thousand images by location and year. ICONS OF INFLUENCE Join us to hear about the website and also Discover the individuals and a work-in-progress VR experience. institutions that influenced the TIME: Friday | 10am–11am development of Perth in the 1800s. LOCATION: State Library Theatre, TIME: Friday | 10am–11.30am Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural LOCATION: iCity Kiosk, Centre, Perth Murray Street Mall, Perth BOOKINGS: OldPerth.org.au/hpw BOOKINGS: No bookings required
29 MY HANDBAGS CONVICTS AND COLONIALS AND MY GLAD RAGS A guided tour explaining how convict Come and take part in this vintage inspired transportation was introduced to the bag making workshop. Hand‑craft your own Swan River Colony in 1850 to answer vintage inspired bag, purse, pouch or coin demand for cheap and plentiful labour. keeper. Learn the basics of pattern cutting, Whilst convict transport lasted only KURAREE, PERTH TOWN HALL leatherwork, hand‑sewing, making tassels, 18 years, the legacy of this period is Discover the history, workmanship beading and decorative embellishment embedded in the streets of the city and and stories of the people who walked techniques by fashion and costume designer, the folklore of the state. through the Perth Town Hall. Kristie Rowe. Suitable for Age 6+. TIME: Saturday | 10am–11.30am TIME: Sunday | 10am–11am TIME: Friday | 2pm–3.30pm LOCATION: iCity Kiosk, LOCATION: Foyer of Town Hall, LOCATION: Ground Floor, Murray Street Mall, Perth cnr Barrack St and Hay St, Perth Perth Town Hall, Perth BOOKINGS: BOOKINGS: BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ No bookings required No bookings required heritageperthweekend
30 DIRTY DEEDS RESURRECTED AT CATHEDRAL SQUARE Join Perth’s loveable larrikin outlaw and escapologist Moondyne Joe and his nemesis Governor Stephen Hampton as they retell the tales of mischief that helped shape what we now know as Cathedral Square. Presented by Genrefonix. Suitable for ages 16+. TIME: Friday | 5.45pm–6.30pm, 7pm–7.45pm LOCATION: Undercroft area, Perth Town Hall, Perth BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/heritageperthweekend AUDIO DESCRIPTION & TACTILE TOURS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISION IMPAIRED TACTILE TOUR AUDIO DESCRIPTION & TACTILE TOUR TIME: Friday | 5pm TIME: Friday | 5.45pm–6.30pm BOOKINGS: Jacqueline Homer, DADAA. email: [email protected]. Mobile: 0400 111 018 31 SECRET GARDENS TRILOGY What secrets do our Parks hold? What secrets to the trees whisper? What lies beneath the sod? Come and engage in the fascinating history of the City’s parks and gardens. Commissioned 32 A BRIEF HISTORY especially for Heritage Perth OF LONDON COURT Weekend, be the first to attend A short exhibition on the history of London these glorious guided tours of Court on display inside London Court secret hidden stories. Books – Perth’s newest and smallest 1 STIRLING GARDENS bookshop, an initiative of the Museum of TIME: Friday | 1pm–2pm Perth. Built in 1937 as a commercial and TIME: Friday | Saturday | LOCATION: Meet in front retail premises for gold miner and financier 8.30am–8pm, Sunday | 11am–5pm of Council House, Perth – near Claude de Bernales, London Court is LOCATION: London Court Books, the fountains designed to look like a Tudor street scene. St George’s end, 647 Hay St, Perth BOOKINGS: BOOKINGS: No bookings required No bookings required
33 TEN THINGS TO SEE DIFFERENTLY IN PERTH Do you have a story to tell, about a place in the City of 35 EVERY FAMILY Perth that has a hidden or HAS A SECRET little known story or name? 34 MAD HATTER’S The Museum of Freedom Join Celia Tait, Managing Director of and Tolerance is asking our WORKSHOP Artemis Media and Executive Producer community to submit your stories Craft your own vintage inspired hat or of the hit TV Every Family Has A Secret of places in our built and natural headpiece guided by House of Snowball in a talk to discover what it takes to environment that have a little designer, Kristie Rowe. Learn the basics of create a hit history series with rave known story of Indigenous or structural form for bases, wiring, making reviews. Celia will share some of multicultural significance. Share flowers and other creative embellishment the behind the scene workings of the the story and help make more techniques. All materials are supplied. painstaking investigative work that is histories visible! However, if you have scissors please carried out to unearth family secrets and TIME: Saturday | 2pm-4pm bring them and any creative supplies create entertaining and informative TV. you would like to work with. Adults 16+. LOCATION: Learning Studios, TIME: Saturday | 2pm–3pm WA Museum Boola Bardip, TIME: Saturday | 11am–2pm LOCATION: City of Perth Library Perth Cultural Centre, Perth LOCATION: Perth Town Hall, Perth Auditorium, 573 Hay St, Perth BOOKINGS: BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ No bookings required heritageperthweekend heritageperthweekend 38 PERTH’S 36 PERTH’S ENGINEERING OLDEST HERITAGE IN THE BUILDINGS EASTERN CBD WITH Perth’s Engineering heritage is rich HISTORIAN and varied with many examples and RICHARD memorials in plain view that we never notice in our busy lives. This short OFFEN guided walk through the Eastern part Local historian and best‑selling 37 STROLL THROUGH of the CBD will highlight some of the author Richard Offen will structures, buildings and personalities discuss the buildings still TRINITY CHURCH which have been significant in Perth’s extant in Perth from the first One of the older churches in Perth and and WA rich engineering history. 30 years after British built in the American Romanesque style, From the first days of the Colony to colonisation, telling the story the church comprises four buildings; the present. of their birth and people Trinity Hall (1865), the schoolroom (1872), TIME: Saturday | Sunday | behind their creation. Trinity Church (1893) and the southern 1.30pm–2.30pm extension of Trinity Arcade (1981). Take TIME: Saturday | LOCATION: No.1 Cathedral a stroll through and discover the hidden 10.30am–11.30am Avenue – meet corner of Cathedral secret behind Trinity Church. LOCATION: City of Perth Ave/St Georges Tce, Perth TIME: Saturday | 9am–3pm, Library Auditorium, BOOKINGS: Sunday | 11.30am–3pm 573 Hay St, Perth www.engineersaustralia.org.au/ BOOKINGS: visitperth. LOCATION: 72 St Georges Tce, Perth event/2021/03/heritage-perth- com/heritageperthweekend BOOKINGS: No bookings required weekend-2021-35936
39 STRENGTHENING AND CONSERVATION GUIDED WALKING TOUR TIME: Saturday | Sunday | 11am–12.15pm Join expert heritage engineer Ian Maitland on a guided walking tour as he describes the strengthening and conservation works undertaken LOCATION: Cathedral Square, Perth at St George’s Cathedral, the Land Titles Office, the convict wall within BOOKINGS: www.engineersaustralia. the Government House Gardens and Trinity Church. Participants are org.au/event/2021/03/heritage-perth- required to bring an iPad/tablet or computer. weekend-2021-35936 40 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF ELIZABETH QUAY Archae-aus’ Managing Director Fiona Hook will talk about the recent archaeological excavations at Elizabeth Quay, the discovery of the original Barrack Street Jetty, the Royal Perth Yacht Club and Pier Street Jetty. This will be followed by a special guided tour of Elizabeth Quay archaeological excavations and the Supreme Court Gardens. Registrations 41 DREAMING essential for both events. IN THE QUAY GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF PUBLIC TALK: ELIZABETH QUAY 42 BARRACKS TIME: Saturday | 12pm–1pm WITH DJURANDI ARCH TOUR LOCATION: City of Perth Library DREAMING A guided tour of one of Perth’s most Auditorium, 573 Hay St, Perth Experience the quay in the early iconic historic buildings, located BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ evening, with the fluorescent lights at the top of St Georges Tce in heritageperthweekend from Perth city creating a beautiful front of Parliament House. It not visual atmosphere. Our guide only represents Perth’s convict era will talk about past and present but shows how Western Australia Nyoongar history and give a true slowly came to feel a need to historical understanding of the protect its heritage buildings. GUIDED TOUR Nyoongar people of the Swan River. TIME: Saturday | Sunday | TIME: Saturday | 2pm–3pm TIME: Saturday | 5.45pm–7.30pm 10am–12.30pm (30 mins every LOCATION: Meet under Spanda LOCATION: Meet underneath half hour) sculpture, Elizabeth Quay, Perth Spanda sculpture, Elizabeth Quay, LOCATION: Cnr of Elder St BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ Perth and Malcolm St, Perth heritageperthweekend BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ heritageperthweekend heritageperthweekend
43 WOODWORKING THE WAY IT WAS Interactive demonstrations of traditional woodcraft skills the way it was done by the early Colonists. Opportunities for public to try out various skills – shaping stool legs; using a cross-cut saw; spokeshave on a shaving horse. Suitable for age 8+.
TIME: Saturday | 10am–3pm LOCATION: Undercroft Perth Town Hall, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required 44 ST GEORGE’S 45 SINGING IN THE CITY ON SUNDAY CATHEDRAL Presented by the WA chapter of the Australian National Choral Association (ANCA) Consecrated in 1888, St with the support of the participating choirs. George’s Cathedral stands as TIME: Sunday 12pm–4pm Each choir performance 15–20 minutes an architectural gem. Within the BOOKINGS: Cathedral are numerous icons, No bookings required beautiful stained-glass windows and memorials to Western Australian pioneers, community TIME: 1.30pm leaders and those who served in the wars of the twentieth Perth Undergraduate century. The Soldiers’ Chapel is Choral Society a place of special interest. TIME: 12pm LOCATION: Wesley Church, Perth TIME: Saturday | 10am–4pm, Perth Undergraduate Space to Sing Sunday | 12pm–4pm Choral Society LOCATION: Town Hall Undercroft, Perth LOCATION: 38 St Georges LOCATION: Trinity Church, Perth Mandurah City Choral Society Tce, Perth University of WA Choral Society LOCATION: Trinity Church, Perth BOOKINGS: LOCATION: Town Hall, Perth No bookings required Consort Cantare LOCATION: State Building Postal Hall, Perth TIME: 12.30pm
Space to Sing TIME: 2pm LOCATION: State Building Postal Hall, Perth Rhythmos 46 ROYAL Mandurah City Choral Society LOCATION: Town Hall Undercroft, Perth LOCATION: Wesley Church, Perth PERTH HOSPITAL A Cappella Go HERITAGE Consort Cantare LOCATION: Trinity Church, Perth LOCATION: Trinity Church, Perth PRECINCT Wanneroo Civic Choir WALKING TOUR A Cappella Go LOCATION: Wesley Church, Perth LOCATION: Town Hall, Perth Join the RPH Heritage Society on a walking tour of the TIME: 2.30pm RPH Heritage Precinct to TIME: 1pm discover the history of Perth’s Perth Male Voice Choir longest serving hospital. Rhythmos LOCATION: Wesley Church, Perth View the original Colonial LOCATION: State Building Postal Hall, Perth Hospital, Nurse’s Quarters, University of WA Choral Society Administration Building 1894, PERTH TOWN HALL GALA LOCATION: Wesley Church, Perth early isolation ward and more. Is the finale of Singing in the City. Come and TIME: Saturday | Sunday | Perth Male Voice Choir hear the glorious voices of the participating 10am–11am LOCATION: Trinity Church, Perth choirs: Rhythmos, Consort Cantare, A Cappella Go, Mandurah City Choral LOCATION: Royal Perth Wanneroo Civic Choir Society, Wanneroo Civic Choir, Space to Hospital, 10 Murray St, Perth. LOCATION: Town Hall, Perth Meet under Moreton Bay fig tree Sing (please note, audience numbers limited. first in best dressed) BOOKINGS: [email protected] TIME: 2.30pm-4.00pm LOCATION: Main Hall, Perth Town Hall, Perth 48 PERTH’S 49 WHAT LIES BENEATH? OLDEST FROM ZOO TO AIR RAID BUILDINGS SHELTER, STIRLING GARDENS 47 SOMETHING Principal Heritage (element), Flavia Kiperman, FISHY IN THE WALKING will talk about the recent heritage work carried WATERS OF PERTH TOUR WITH out at Stirling Gardens for the City of Perth. Discover how the Gardens were once home Western Australian Museum Curator RICHARD OFFEN to Perth’s first zoo, used as an experimental of Fishes Dr Glenn Moore explores Local historian and author Richard farm, and air-raid shelters still lurking below the role of museum research and Offen will take you on an historic the surface. This will be followed by a special why we collect. It will cover the tour of the oldest buildings in Perth. guided tour of Stirling Gardens. history of fish biodiversity research From the city’s oldest piece of in Western Australia from a museum brick wall, to Wesley Church and perspective and timeline the the Cloisters, go on a journey of development of the state’s important discovery to find out more about fish collection, which is currently the development of Perth from its PUBLIC TALK: around 200,000 specimens. foundation in 1829. TIME: Sunday | 2pm–2.45pm Science meets history. TIME: Sunday | 2pm–3pm LOCATION: City of Perth Library TIME: Sunday | 10.45am–11.30am LOCATION: Outside City of Auditorium, 573 Hay St, Perth LOCATION: City of Perth Library Perth Library, Cathedral Square, BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ Auditorium, 573 Hay St, Perth Perth heritageperthweekend BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ heritageperthweekend heritageperthweekend
GUIDED TOUR TIME: Sunday | 2.45pm–3.45pm 50 SUPREME COURT OF LOCATION: Meet by Kangaroo WESTERN AUSTRALIA: OPEN DAY sculptures, Stirling Gardens, Perth BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ This magnificent 1903 building has been home to the State’s highest court heritageperthweekend for more than 100 years. It has been the site of some of the most significant trials in the State’s history, including the last death sentence imposed in 1963. The public are invited to explore the grand 117-year-old courthouse in Stirling Gardens, view heritage listed courtrooms and the Chief Justice’s chambers and inspect the cells below the building. Supreme Court judges will be available to answer questions throughout the day. Take a self-guided tour and don’t miss this rare opportunity to see areas of the courthouse not usually open to the public. 51 HISTORIC HEART TIME: Sunday | 11am–3pm OF PERTH WALK LOCATION: Stirling Gardens, Barrack St, Perth Join heritage architect Philip Griffiths for BOOKINGS: No bookings required a guided walk in Perth’s Historic Heart neighbourhood and rediscover this wonderful part of our city. If you can’t make this time, explore the neighbourhood in your own time with the free Historic Heart of Perth App. Download from App Store, Google Play or website historicheart.com TIME: Sunday | 11am–1pm LOCATION: Outside the Young Australia League (YLA) Building, 45 Murray St, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required 52 THE FOREBODING AND FORLORN BARRACKS ARCH GUIDED EXTERNAL WALK Extent Heritage WA will take visitors on a guided walk to the top of the terrace, to gather TIME: Sunday | 4pm–6pm around the foreboding and forlorn Barracks Arch in the late afternoon. Sitting there all by LOCATION: itself, on its own little island as if still guarding the city of Perth, explore the fabric of this Florence Hummerston Reserve, strangely iconic piece of Perth’s history. Tour includes visit inside the Barracks Arch. Cnr St Georges Tce and Mount St, Perth BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ heritageperthweekend
54 STATE BUILDINGS HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS Come and celebrate these magnificent buildings with events especially curated for Heritage Weekend. TIME: Sunday LOCATION: 54 Barrack St, Perth 53 THE BELL TOWER BOOKINGS: statebuildings.com/heritageperthweekend Free entry to visit one of the GUIDED HERITAGE TOUR WITH CHOIR IN POSTAL HALL SPACE largest musical instruments in the RON BODYCOAT – CONSERVATION TO SING world, home to 18th century bells AND HERITAGE ARCHITECT TIME: 1.30pm–2pm from England’s famous church, TIME: 11am–11.45am, 12pm–12.45pm, St Martin‑in-the-Fields and the 2pm-2.45pm CLASSIC AFTERNOON TEA AT THE 6,500kg ANZAC Bell. Enjoy the TREASURY LOUNGE AND BAR views from the level-six observation BOOKING: $30 pp includes scones/ Admire the Cape Arid collection by deck while listening to the tea/coffee WA artists, Philippa and Alex Nikulinsky. coin‑operated carillon. CHOIR IN POSTAL HALL RHYTHMOS TIME: 12pm–5pm TIME: Sunday | 10am–4pm TIME: 12.30pm–1pm LOCATION: Barrack Square, POSTAL HALL AND POST TERRACE Riverside Drive, Perth CHOIR IN POSTAL HALL Serving scones, jam and cream, BOOKINGS: CONSORT CANTARE with coffee/tea, $15pp No bookings required TIME: 1pm–1.30pm TIME: 11am–3pm 55 HERITAGE TOUR: WA MUSEUM BOOLA BARDIP Discover some of Western Australia's rich cultural history through an architectural lens on the WA Museum Boola Bardip site. It was an ancient wetland favoured by local Whadjuk Nyoongar people for meeting, hunting and foraging. When Western Australia became a penal colony, the site became the Perth Gaol until 1888, then a museum, art gallery and library. With the TIME: Friday | Saturday | Sunday, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm completion of the New Museum Project in 2020, these restored heritage buildings LOCATION: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth are now open to the public. BOOKINGS: museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/tours-experiences
57 SECRET HERITAGE, COMMONWEALTH BANK Sneak peek inside this 1933 heritage building. Plans, drawings and previously unseen documents from the National Archives of Australia will be on display on the ground floor of the imposing former bank. TIME: Friday | Saturday | 10am–12.30pm LOCATION: 242 Murray Street, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required
56 PERTH CONCERT HALL BEHIND THE SCENES 58 THE ROYAL HOTEL – Waangkan-boort bardip Boorloo-k Follow in the footsteps of famous performers such as the London THE ORIGINAL HEART Symphony Orchestra, Ray Charles, Sting, The Proclaimers and of course, AND SOUL OF PERTH our own wonderful West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Built in gold-rush WA 1882 on the corner of A fascinating podcast We reveal the secrets of the Perth Concert Hall in this guided tour taking William and Wellington Streets, The Royal Hotel you above the stage, backstage, down narrow passageways, past was the original heart and soul of Perth. Third technical contraptions and into the lighting control room and the historical generation publican John Parker was thrilled telling little known stories exhibits we have located on each level. Tours will be run every hour and to take on The Royal, spending 12 months can be booked on arrival or beforehand. Note, due to the nature of the researching her colourful past and incarnations above stage and backstage areas, these parts of the tour are not suitable to inform the new vision. Join John Parker for from Perth’s history for people with walkers/mobility issues. a guided tour or book yourself a table on the TIME: Saturday |Sunday | 9am–12.30pm, tours every 30 minutes balcony for a delicious meal. Listen online LOCATION: 5 St Georges Tce, Perth TIME: Friday |Saturday |Sunday | 2pm tours. untoldstories.perth.wa.gov.au BOOKINGS: email: [email protected] Open from 12pm Wheelchairs into Main Auditorium on Level 2, Ground Floor. No prams LOCATION: 531 Wellington St, Perth inside the Main Auditorium. Toilets & ambulant toilets on each level. BOOKINGS: theroyalhotelperth.com.au/ 60 COOLBAROO DANCE 59 HAVE YOUR SAY! Join us for the Coolbaroo Dance, the community celebration for Heritage Perth Weekend and the National Trust of WA Australian Heritage Festival. LOCAL HERITAGE SURVEY Coolbaroo is an Aboriginal Yamatji word for magpie and represented The City is reviewing the Local Heritage Survey mixed races with its colour of black and white. The Coolbaroo Club was (formerly called Municipal Heritage Inventory). set up for Aboriginal people to socialise together freely at a time when A Local Heritage Survey is a list of places which prohibited areas were enforced within the City. When the Prohibited Area have cultural heritage significance. Nominate policy ended in 1954, dances were held in large venues including the a place that tells the City’s story. Perth Town Hall. Come and share these stories and dance the night away! TIME: Friday | 1.30pm–2.30pm Adults only. Formal dress. Alcohol free event. Bookings essential. LOCATION: Supper Room, Perth Town Hall, TIME: Saturday | 6pm–9pm Perth LOCATION: Perth Town Hall, Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/heritageperthweekend
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The Chung Wah Association extends an invitation PLAIN ST for visitors to learn about early Chinese history in Western Australia as Chung Wah Association celebrates 110 years. There will be a historical photographic exhibition, presentations, walking tours, cultural demonstrations and fun-filled games and activities. All hands-on activities will be conducted in English and Mandarin. Presentation and walking tours in English only. TIME: Friday | 10am–4pm LOCATION: First floor, Chung Wah Building Hall, 128 James St, Northbridge BOOKINGS: chungwah.org.au 3 PAPER MOUNTAIN HISTORY TOUR Patrons will be guided through the office where they will learn wild and interesting facts about the building’s office. Did you know it used to be a gambling den, until it was closed down by the government?! Come and hear about the secrets hiding in the corners in this secret heritage building. TIME: Friday | 12pm–1pm LOCATION: 267 William St, Northbridge BOOKINGS: No bookings required
4 OH HEY WA: 2 SPICES AND ALL THINGS NICE NORTHBRIDGE HISTORY Evan Kakulas will take you on a short 15 minute delightful tour of AND HERITAGE TOUR one of Perth’s longest established stores. Established in Northbridge A lively and informative tour showcasing the history and in 1929 the business has continued to expand with the Kakulas heritage of Northbridge exploring aspects of Aboriginal family still at the helm. Come and be delighted by the smells and culture, colonisation, segregation, crime, brothels, Chinese visionary delights of sacks of coffee beans, dried fruits, nuts and immigration and more! This tour will provide a glimpse so much more, while being enthralled by Evan’s family history tales. into the past to discover what has made Northbridge the TIME: Friday | Saturday | 11am–11.15, 12pm–12.15pm, unique and diverse area that we know and love today. 1pm–1.15pm TIME: Saturday | Sunday | 10am–11.30am LOCATION: Kakulas Brothers, 185–187 William Street, LOCATION: Meet at the Digital Tower, Yagan Northbridge Square, Northbridge BOOKINGS: No bookings required BOOKINGS: www.ohheywa.com.au/special-event-tours
LANTERN MAKING, CALLIGRAPHY, LANTERN MAKING, CALLIGRAPHY, LISTEN TO THE HISTORY OF THE CHOPSTICKS, ABACUS CHOPSTICKS, ABACUS CHUNG WAH ASSOC AND THE Session 1 (Max 32 pp) Age 5+ Session 4 (Max 32 pp) Age 5+ EARLY CHINESE SETTLERS IN WA TIME: Friday | 10am–11am TIME: Friday | 2pm–3pm (Max 20 persons) Age 15+ BOOKING: Required BOOKING: Required TIME: Friday | 10.15am–11am, 1.15pm–2pm LANTERN MAKING, CALLIGRAPHY, BOOKING: Required CHOPSTICKS, ABACUS EXHIBITION | TALK | TOUR WALKING TOUR OF JAMES ST Session 2 (Max 32 pp) Age 5+ HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC AND ITS EARLY CHINESE HISTORY TIME: Friday | 11am–12pm EXHIBITION AND LION HEAD, (Max 20 persons) Age 15+ BOOKING: Required DRUM AND GONG ON DISPLAY All ages TIME: Friday | 11.15am–12pm, LANTERN MAKING, CALLIGRAPHY, 2.15pm–3pm CHOPSTICKS, ABACUS TIME: Friday | 10am–4pm BOOKING: No bookings required Session 3 (Max 32 pp) Age 5+ BOOKING: No bookings required TIME: Friday | 1pm–2pm BOOKING: No bookings required 5 OH HEY WA: NORTHBRIDGE PEOPLE AND PLACES STORYTELLING TOUR Delve into the stories of the people and places that bring the past, present and future of Northbridge to life. This tour includes Perth storytelling institutions such as Centre for Stories and Barefaced Stories and explores the inside of beautiful old buildings such as The Rechabite. The storytellers and locations featured on the tour are specially curated to provide interesting insight into Northbridge over the ages. TIME: Saturday | 3pm–5.30pm, 4pm–6.30pm LOCATION: Meet at the Digital Tower, Yagan Square, Northbridge BOOKINGS: ohheywa.com.au/special-event-tours
7 NYINALANGINY / THE GATHERING Join Guest Curator Glenn Iseger- Pilkington on a walk through of the gathering, a major group exhibition bringing together the voices of First Nations artists from Australia, Māori artists from Aotearoa New Zealand, and Australian South Sea Islander artists. Showcasing existing and newly commissioned work from artists Jasmine Togo-Brisby, Dean Cross, Sharyn Egan, Peggy Griffiths Madij, Yabini 6 ‘PERTH’S POSTAL PALACE’: REVEALING Kickett, Bridget Reweti, Damien Shen, and James Tylor. the gathering invite us HISTORIES OF THE GPO AND FORREST PLACE, to reconsider histories, our new realities NATIONAL ARCHIVES and our shared humanity, at a time when the world is united in so many ways, but On a grey and windy day in September 1923, Perth’s citizens officially welcomed increasingly divided by other. Presented its new ‘postal palace’, the General Post Office building on the recently created by Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts in Forrest Place. Join us for a talk about the fascinating history of the GPO and association with Perth Festival. Age 12+. Forrest Place – a story that includes war-interrupted construction, threats of air raids, Cold War spies, mysterious footprints and lost letters. View a selection of stunning, EXHIBITION rarely displayed original plans and drawings of these iconic buildings, as well as TIME: Friday | Saturday | Sunday | enjoying a complimentary scone and tea or coffee. 10am–5pm
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1 PARLIAMENT HOUSE PLAIN ST Take a guided tour of Parliament House discovering the immense state-wide resources that led to its creation. In the centenary year of Edith Cowan’s election, learn about the first woman member of an Australian Parliament and her legacy. Visit the Parliamentary Chambers, marvel at the old‑world charm of the Parliamentary Library and view the magnificent architecture and adornments. There will also be family treasure hunts in the gardens and an opportunity to view the historic fountains refurbishment.
TIME: Friday | 9am–4pm. Tours every hour LOCATION: Harvest Tce, West Perth BOOKINGS: eventbrite.com.au/e/ exploring-our-states-heritage-inside-and-out- your-parliament-house-tickets-89185346773 ACROD parking bays 4 ROSS MEMORIAL 2 FIRESTICKS CHURCH KAARTA One of the oldest churches in KOOMBA West Perth, this Federation- Gothic revival‑style red brick and Discover the history and cultural sandstone church has stood as a significance of Kaarta Koomba central architectural feature, largely (Kings Park) in this interactive unchanged since 1917. The church walk. Learn how the Whadjuk was named after Reverend Daniel Nyoongar people were guided Ross who passed away in 1918. In by the six seasons and used 3 SECRET GARDENS the east transept of the church you will plants and animals for food, TRILOGY find a memorial to Reverend Ross. shelter, tools and medicine. What secrets do our Parks hold? What TIME: Saturday | 9am–3pm Discuss the first European secrets to the trees whisper? What lies explorers to the Swan River beneath the sod? Come and engage in LOCATION: 1204 Hay St, West Perth Colony and consider changes the fascinating history of the City’s parks BOOKING: No bookings required that have taken place since. and gardens. Commissioned especially Create a journey stick to record for Heritage Perth Weekend, be the first your personal journey. Suitable to attend these glorious guided tours of for ages 7–12 with adult. secret hidden stories. TIME: Friday | 10.15am–12pm 3 HAROLD BOAS GARDENS LOCATION: WA Botanic 5 OLD OBSERVATORY Garden, Cnr Forrest Dr and TIME: Sunday | 1pm–2pm GUIDED TOURS Lovekin Dr, West Perth LOCATION: Meet cnr Wellington and Join us at the Old Observatory for a Havelock Street, West Perth BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ guided tour as part of the Australian heritageperthweekend BOOKINGS: No bookings required Heritage Festival and Heritage Perth Weekend. Learn about this amazing place which was the first Government Astronomer’s residence and offices in Perth. TIME: Saturday | 10am–10.45am, 11.30am–12.15pm LOCATION: The Old Observatory, 4 Havelock St, West Perth BOOKINGS: oldobstour21. eventbrite.com.au
7 NOW AND THEN, WEST PERTH Beyond the fences, down laneways, up above shop fronts, this walking 6 YORGA MIA – tour will highlight some of West WOMEN’S BUSINESS Perth’s most interesting Heritage sites Take a guided cultural tour with Traditional with local speakers bringing personal Owner Kerry-Ann Winmar, who has a context at each stop we make. The strong family history of ancient customs and TIME: Saturday | 2pm–3.15pm tour will also feature some of West Perth best local food and beverage traditions in Perth and Kings Park and will LOCATION: Aspects of Kings houses to break up the tour and allow share traditional stories of Whadjuk Country Park Gallery Shop (outside), time for discussion and reflection. and the history of the Nyungar people in Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth. Get hands-on with traditional living West Perth TIME: Sunday | 9am–12pm demonstrations such as the use of grinding LOCATION: Cavania (meet outside), BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ stones, ochre paints, bush foods, paperbark 1218 Hay St, West Perth heritageperthweekend and all other seasonal Nyungar activities. (start and finish) Women and girls only. BOOKING: No bookings required 1
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1 UWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY – CAMPUS WALKS Join the University of Western Australia Historical Society guides on tours of this historic and beautiful campus.
CRAWLEY CAMPUS HISTORICAL TOUR HERITAGE BUILDINGS OF UWA WALKING TOUR Join tour guide Mihaela Safta on an historical tour of the Discover the heritage buildings of the northern end of UWA Crawley campus. Discover the beginnings of WA’s first Campus with tour guide Roy Stall. Starting near Winthrop Hall, university, and the vision the university’s first Chancellor had the tour will take in the Hackett Memorial buildings, Winthrop for the campus. This guided walk describes his vision for a Hall, Reid Library, Irwin Street Buildings, Arts Building and combined entity, and how today, architecture and landscape New Fortune Theatre, the Octagon and Dolphin theatres and work in harmony to create a subtly beautiful environment. Somerville Auditorium, before finishing at Lawrence Jackson Court. TIME: Saturday | Sunday | 2.30pm–3.30pm TIME: Saturday | Sunday | 10am–11am LOCATION: UWA Great Gateway/Winthrop Hall, Crawley LOCATION: UWA Great Gateway/Winthrop Hall, Crawley BOOKINGS: No bookings required BOOKINGS: No bookings required ABERDEEN ST LOTON P ROBERTS RD HAROLD FITZGERALD ST ARK BOAS MARKET ST GARDENS LORD ST
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1 INSIDE GIRLS SCHOOL When the Girls School opened in 1936 it was modern, progressive, and grand. It closed in 1962 and was taken over by the WA Police Force in 1963. Come 3 KNOW YOUR on a guided tour with Artrage throughout the building formerly 2 BIARA IN THE PARK WETLANDS known as East Perth’s hidden Join prominent Whadjuk Nyoongar Be taken back in time by Whadjuk gem, learn about the area Elder Trevor Walley on this engaging Nyoongar Elder Trevor Walley to the pre‑colonisation, see the spaces workshop for families where you will original landscape of Wellington Square. that guided some of Perth’s leaders learn the importance of the Banksia Learn all about the Wetlands and how and licensed many of Perth’s and its uses in relation to original important they were to the Whadjuk car drivers. Find out more about landscape of Wellington Square. Nyoongar people. An engaging workshop what’s going on now, and what’s Fun activities for the whole family where the whole family take part in planned for Girls School’s future. in this engaging workshop. activities illustrating how we can co-exist TIME: Friday | Saturday | Suitable for age 5+ (under 8 to be sustainably with the natural environment. 9.30am–10.15am, accompanied by supervising adult). Suitable for age 5+ (under 8 to be 11.30am–12.15pm TIME: Sunday | 11am–12.30pm accompanied by supervising adult). LOCATION: LOCATION: Wellington Square, TIME: Saturday | 11am–12.30pm 2 Wellington Street, East Perth meet at cnr Wellington St / Hill St, LOCATION: Wellington Square, meet BOOKINGS: East Perth at cnr Wellington St / Hill St, East Perth Girlsschool.com.au BOOKING: No bookings required BOOKING: No bookings required 6 YOKAI HEALING Minang/Goreng Nyoongar Jim Morrison 4 EAST 5 FIRESIDE YARNING is Managing Director of Yokai, an PERTH’S Sit around the sacred camp fire together and hear organisation that supports the survivors City of Perth Elders Uncle Ben Taylor and Aunty and families of the Stolen Generations. FORGOTTEN Margaret Culbong talk about the importance of Yokia operates out of the old office HISTORY Matta Gerup to Nyoongar people in the past and of A.O.Neville, the Chief Protector of TOUR today. Listen and engage with the Moorditj Bridyas Aborigines and enforcer of the removal as they invite you to sit with them, tell stories and of Aboriginal children from their families. Two Feet and Heartbeat share. Bring a camp chair, plate of food to share take you on an engaging and a torch. Non alcohol event. Bookings essential. walking tour of East Perth, TIME: uncovering remarkable Friday | 6pm–7.30pm stories of the once old gritty LOCATION: Matta Gerup | Herrison Island, YOKAI HEALING – PUBLIC TALK end of Perth. Wander the meet at car park, East Perth Come and hear Jim reveal Yokai’s vision and vicinity of the Colonial BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ projects that support the social and emotional Cemeteries and discover heritageperthweekend wellbeing of families affected by the Stolen the lost history of the Generation and decades of separation from Chinese Cemetery, the community, country and culture. hidden Jewish Cemetery TIME: Friday | 10.30am–11.30am and historic headstones LOCATION: Yokai, 57 Murray Street, of the Anglo Cemeteries. meet at front Meander through the tree 7 SECRET GARDENS lined streets of residential TRILOGY BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ heritageperthweekend East Perth to Victoria What secrets do our Parks hold? What secrets Gardens, looking over the to the trees whisper? What lies beneath the sod? Swan River, Matagarup Come and engage in the fascinating history of the Bridge and Perth Stadium. City’s parks and gardens. Commissioned especially TIME: Saturday | Sunday for Heritage Perth Weekend, be the first to attend GUIDED TOUR OF | 10am–12pm these glorious guided tours of secret hidden stories. YOKAI HEALING LOCATION: Cnr Hill St 2 QUEENS GARDENS Come on a guided tour of 57 Murray and Wellington St, Street with Nyoongar Elder Jim Morrison East Perth TIME: Saturday | 1pm–2pm as he talks about the healing work of LOCATION: Meet at cnr Plain St west and BOOKINGS: twofeet. Yokai and reclaiming the building space Nelson Cres north, East Perth com.au/tour/east-perths- back from one of the architects of the forgotten-history-tour/ BOOKINGS: No bookings required policy behind the Stolen Generations, A.O. Neville. Jim will walk you through the A.O Neville’s old offices, show visual displays throughout the building TIME: Saturday | 10.30am–11.30am 8 EAST PERTH LOCATION: Yokai, 57 Murray Street, CEMETERIES meet at front A fascinating insight into BOOKINGS: visitperth.com/ history and stories of heritageperthweekend tragedy and love. Explore the remnants of the original seven independently owned and managed cemeteries 9 TROTTING TALES and a small Gothic church. The first race meeting at Gloucester Park was held SHARING STORIES AROUND The collection of graves on 26 December 1929 and a crowd of some STOLEN GENERATIONS and the informal setting 17,000 people saw Alween win the opening Bring a chair/cushion and come and reflect their 19th century event. Finally costing $200,000 at the time of listen to survivors and families of the Stolen origins and hold uniquely the Depression, the track was described as one Generations sharing their stories with you. Western Australian stories. of the best in the world! Come along and hear This event will take place in the dedicated TIME: Sunday | the fascinating history on these entertaining tours place for healing in the N.W. corner of 2pm–4pm TIME: Sunday | 10am–10.30am, Wellington Square, a place of cultural significance for Aboriginal communities. LOCATION: Bronte St, 11am–11.30am, 12pm–12.30pm East Perth LOCATION: Gloucester Park, TIME: Sunday | 1pm–2.30pm BOOKING: 569 Nelson Cr Street, East Perth LOCATION: Wellington Square, No bookings required BOOKING: No bookings required meet at cnr Hill St/Wittenoom St, East Perth BOOKINGS: No bookings required SATELLITE EVENTS AT THE CITY OF WANNEROO
THE CITY OF PERTH WELCOMES THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF WANNEROO WITH THESE SATELLITE EVENTS.
1 BUSH TUCKER WITH 2 COCKMAN HOUSE DALE TILBROOK New Cockman House app trail. Come along, bring a picnic Public Talk. Explore and sample the flavours of the bush and take in everything this fascinating site has to offer. with native food specialist Dale Tilbrook. TIME: Sunday | 1pm–4pm TIME: Friday | 11am–12.30pm LOCATION: Ancestor Retreat, Woodvale LOCATION: Wanneroo Gallery BOOKINGS: wanneroo.wa.gov.au/eha BOOKINGS: wbushtucker.eventbrite.com.au
3 BUCKINGHAM HOUSE 4 OLD SCHOOL/NEW RULES AND THE OLD WANNEROO WITH MR SHAW SCHOOLHOUSE Experience a school class of yesteryear at the Old Wanneroo Step back in time into life in early Wanneroo. Schoolhouse. Lighthearted serving of local history with dollops TIME: Sunday | 10am–12pm of discipline! Presented by Genrefonix. LOCATION: 10 Neville Drive, Wanneroo TIME: Sunday | 10.15am, 11.15am BOOKINGS: wanneroo.wa.gov.au/eha BOOKINGS: schoolrules.eventbrite.com.au
LOCAL HERITAGE SURVEY
The City is reviewing the Local Heritage Survey (formerly known as a Heritage Inventory).
Nominate a place you think is special to tell the City’s history. Scan the QR code to find out more and look out for the engagement sessions beginning in May 2021 on Engage Perth.
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We acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people, Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where the City of Perth is today and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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