A Crooked Road
One accepts a curve in a road today but the most prominent one we may wonder about is where St Georges Terrace meets Adelaide Terrace. Looking at the image from 1859 which shows Roe’s structure to the left and a shed to the other…
The Night Caller
I spoke with Police historian Peter Skehan yesterday whilst repairing his fence and although we have spoken in the past of Eric Edgar Cooke, I didn’t raise the topic this time although it crossed my mind. Today I see a photo of Rookwood Street…
A Children’s Fancy Dress Ball
Our tale begins at the Fremantle Town Hall as it opened on the 22nd June, 1887, to coincide with the celebration of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. A grand opening ceremony was held, followed by a day of sport and a grand ball in the…
Return Tickets To A Time Thought Gone
Thank you to all who have helped us get half way to our goal. Please help now If you like surprises, then I have plenty of them to present to you with your help? Since this campaign began we have pending for you to…
The Amazing Fanny Balbuk (1840-1907)
Settlers occupied Western Australia and changed the land introducing religion, laws and new diseases. Their actions disrupted Indigenous people’s lives. In the 1890s, Perth’s railway station was built on a swamp like 15 other wetlands reclaimed by the white fella per the attached diagram…
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Lost Perth – Volume 2 is now in stock!
Book Stockists
If you’d like to purchase the Lost Perth – Volume 2 book, you can buy it here online or visit one the following retailers. Check back as more stockists are added! Dymocks – Garden City Garden City Shopping Centre Shop 33-34, 125 Riseley Street,…