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House Hunting in Perth 1967
HOUSE HUNTING IN PERTH IN 1967
Migrants are sincerely welcome in Western Australia said Perth Lord Mayor The Hon. Mr. Veryard in 1967.
Opportunities for migrants in WA have never been better he said, and your decision to migrate here could easily be the happiest and wisest decision you have ever made.
Perth enjoys an average of nearly eight hours of sunshine every day of the year, and I send you greetings on behalf of its warmhearted citizens.
In 1967 WAs population was at 836,000 with 553,000 living in the Perth metropolitan area. Capital and migration were considered key to the State's continued growth, and for only £10 under the Commonwealth Migration Scheme, new migrants could assure their family's future in a glorious climate and a classless society.
To own your own home was not a luxury in Western Australia, it was just part of the normal way of life, advertised Perth's largest home building company at the time Landall Construction.
Landall homes included the "Galahad" - a three-bedroom home with a carport that also served as a sheltered outdoor entertaining area. The "Galsworthy" had a spacious living room, ceiling-to-floor French doors, and hot and cold water in the laundry and bathroom. The "Gabriel" was influenced by the colonial style trend sweeping vogue-conscious Australia. While the luxurious "Alicante" had a Mediterranean influence, boasted an indoor-outdoor atmosphere, built-in cupboards, and garden walls.
PRESS PLAY on this film 'House hunting in Perth' (with sound). It is a true gem in the State Library of WA's collection and is sure to bring back many memories. Not only for the £10 Poms but for anyone 'house hunting' in the 1960s - 70s.
House hunting in Perth [motion picture].
Video / Film | State Immigration Dept. W.A. | [1967].
Available at Climate Control Stack (20 degrees) (Call number: J800134 J copy)
Really live in sunny Western Australia.
Landall Construction & Development Coy. Pty. Ltd.
Print Material | [1967?]
Not Available at
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House Hunting in Perth 1967
HOUSE HUNTING IN PERTH IN 1967
Migrants are sincerely welcome in Western Australia said Perth Lord Mayor The Hon. Mr. Veryard in 1967.
Opportunities for migrants in WA have never been better he said, and your decision to migrate here could easily be the happiest and wisest decision you have ever made.
Perth enjoys an average of nearly eight hours of sunshine every day of the year, and I send you greetings on behalf of its warmhearted citizens.
In 1967 WAs population was at 836,000 with 553,000 living in the Perth metropolitan area. Capital and migration were considered key to the State's continued growth, and for only £10 under the Commonwealth Migration Scheme, new migrants could assure their family's future in a glorious climate and a classless society.
To own your own home was not a luxury in Western Australia, it was just part of the normal way of life, advertised Perth's largest home building company at the time Landall Construction.
Landall homes included the "Galahad" - a three-bedroom home with a carport that also served as a sheltered outdoor entertaining area. The "Galsworthy" had a spacious living room, ceiling-to-floor French doors, and hot and cold water in the laundry and bathroom. The "Gabriel" was influenced by the colonial style trend sweeping vogue-conscious Australia. While the luxurious "Alicante" had a Mediterranean influence, boasted an indoor-outdoor atmosphere, built-in cupboards, and garden walls.
PRESS PLAY on this film 'House hunting in Perth' (with sound). It is a true gem in the State Library of WA's collection and is sure to bring back many memories. Not only for the £10 Poms but for anyone 'house hunting' in the 1960s - 70s.
House hunting in Perth [motion picture].
Video / Film | State Immigration Dept. W.A. | [1967].
Available at Climate Control Stack (20 degrees) (Call number: J800134 J copy)
Really live in sunny Western Australia.
Landall Construction & Development Coy. Pty. Ltd.
Print Material | [1967?]
Not Available at
Perth Traffic 1960s
PRESS PLAY ON DRIVING IN PERTH IN THE EARLY 60s.
This mesmerising footage was taken by Channel 7. Only a decade after the introduction of the stop sign in Western Australia, and the first traffic light on William Street.
It was a time when the standard speed limit in Perth was around 30-35 miles per hour. On the spot fines didn't exist (1969), hand signals were still a thing and seatbelts were not compulsory (1971).
Car trips were measured in miles not kilometres, and motorcyclists could ride with the wind in their hair (1974).
Demerit points, kid's restraints, speed guns, red light cameras, and RBT were all unheard of until the 1970's and 80's.
Enjoy this rare blast from the past courtesy of Channel 7, now part of the State Library's collection.
Did you own a car in 1965? Share your memories, and even pics if you have them, here...
Footage - Channel 7 historical news collection.
Segment 20/6, Perth traffic
Video / Film | TVW Channel 7 | ca. 1965.
Copyright Channel 7
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Leslie Cherriman
1969 INTERVIEW WITH THE FIRST WOMAN TO RECORD A SOLO SWIM FROM ROTTNEST ISLAND TO FREMANTLE
Reporter - "Les, feel like another swim?"
Leslie - "What? Not at the moment thanks."
In April 1969, 23-year-old Leslie Cherriman became the first woman to record a swim from Rottnest Island to Fremantle.
Thousands of people waited at Fremantle to give Lesley a rousing reception as she finished in darkness nearly ten hours after entering the water.
Lesley, an arts and crafts teacher at a Perth State High School, had migrated to Western Australia from the Isle of Wight only three months earlier.
The twice-postponed swim made Lesley a celebrity overnight, with extensive newspaper, radio coverage and television interviews. And she was the most popular teacher at her school the next day.
Lesley made the swim accompanied by a team of five skin divers and three launches. One of the skin divers Peter Ywers (also interviewed here), swam the full distance with her with no preparation.
Ever wondered how the Rottnest Swim came to be? This story is also a gem https://bit.ly/3BRfJZI
Congratulations Chloe Truscott back to back winner of the woman’s solo and sixth overall. This year in a time of 4:42:43. A remarkable effort!
Footage - Courtesy of the Channel 7 Historical Collection.
Source - Good Neighbour, ACT
Channel 7 Perth The West Australian PerthNow Rottnest Island, Western Australia Hotel Rottnest South32 Rottnest Channel Swim Rottnest Express South32 Rottnest Channel Swim - tips tricks and discussion group Rottnest Island Ferry Port Rottnest Pub 6PR Perth Cottesloe Beach Hotel Perth Reflects
Getting back to the new normal
This morning the State Library reopened to the public. While certain restrictions apply, it is the first and a positive step towards the 'new normal'.
WELCOME HOME.
For more information and new Library hours go to https://slwa.wa.gov.au/
ABC Perth City of Perth Department of Culture and Tourism David Templeman MLA The West Australian PerthNow Art Gallery of Western Australia Western Australian Museum PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts Perth Cultural Centre
PRESS PLAY and join the Minister for Communities the Hon Simone McGurk, for a cheeky story about piranhas, plums and bums! Story telling is just part of the the State Library's 'Better Beginnings at Home' initiative supporting parents and keeping literacy alive among WA kids 0-5 years. For daily stories, craft activities, singing and rhymes follow Better Beginnings. Simone McGurk MLA City of Fremantle ABC Perth Kids in Perth - The Parents Paper kids-around-perth.com Perth Kids
Better Beginnings at Home
We understand that caring for 0-5 year olds is challenging at the best of times, let alone right now.
So the State Library of WA was excited to launch - Better Beginnings at Home - this week, a FREE initiative created for parents and carers. As seen on Channel Ten.
For FRESH and FREE IDEAS to help you build your child’s early literacy skills through sharing stories, songs and activities, follow the Better Beginnings page and join in every day at 10.30am and again at 2.30 pm. Or simply check in anytime Better Beginnings
Help spread the word to young parents, grandparents and carers.
Perth Mums Kids in Perth - The Parents Paper kids-around-perth.com Perth Kidz The West Australian ABC Perth Perth Mums Group
Mystery Box
The State Library Mystery Box is back up and running. FREE BOOKS to keep you and your loved ones occupied through self-isolation.
The 'MYSTERY BOX' includes seven to ten books. Nominate fiction, non-fiction, children's or a box with a 'bit of everything'.
Pick up is via a 'non-contact' drive-through service from the State Library van dock on 25 Francis Street, Perth. Pick up is between 9am and 2pm Monday to Friday. You will be notified when your mystery box is ready for collection. Please stay in your car, this is a non-contact service.
In the van dock today, the Hon. David Templeman MLA - Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts, State Library CEO Margaret Allen and Channel 10!
Use the form here to request a Mystery Box https://slwa.wa.gov.au/our-services/state-library-mystery-box. Note that requests are capped at 50 per day, so if you miss out today, keep trying!
When you have finished reading your books we would love it if you returned them to us at the same place you picked them up – we won’t be chasing you, and there is no time limit – we just ask you to #beKindWA and share the love by letting us share the books with others.
Make sure you are following the SLWA on Facebook for more State Library new services announcements.
David Templeman MLA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Australian Library and Information Association Channel 10 Perth The West Australian POST Newspapers Have a Go News Perth Kidz Kids in Perth - The Parents Paper
Last night at Optus Stadium a crowd of 35,185 gathered to watch the inaugural AFLW Western Derby. Australian women’s football rides high on the sporting landscape now, but did you know that its success has been one-hundred years in the making? Or that the earliest known competitive women's game was played in Perth in 1917 as a war time fundraiser? PRESS PLAY on this slide show to see images of women's football in Western Australia 1918 - 1950. Courtesy of the State Library of WA. West Coast Eagles West Coast Eagles AFLW Fremantle Dockers AFLW Fans Community. Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Peel David Templeman MLA PerthNow The West Australian ABC Perth Museum of Perth Western Australia The AFL Footy Shop AFL WA Women's Football League Lost WAFL WAFL ABC Grandstand
PRESS PLAY FOR A SNEEK PEEK at preparations underway for the AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things starting this Saturday 5-18th October. FREE activities include the Superpower Kids Exhibition, Museum Lab, Rhyme Time and Story Time at the State Library. Outdoor performances of Peter and the Wolf by the West Australian Ballet in the Perth Cultural Centre amphitheatre and street theatre. To download the full program of diverse, bold and fun activities for 0-12 year olds click here https://bit.ly/2kD9yFL