Eastern Railway Closure 13th February 1966
It was this day in 1966 that the Eastern Railway second route was closed. We have included some photographs of the stations that were...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Valentines Day 14th February
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 14th February and can sometimes lead to proposals of marriage. Proposals can be made in lots of way,...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Thanks to our Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades
Although we love living in our uniquely forested hills, it comes with a price! There is the constant threat of fire, especially during...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Feb 6, 20231 min read
On this day in 1894
William Painter patented the humble bottle opener. During the past couple of weeks, we have been enduring some hot weather and a lot of...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Tennis in the Hills
For those of you who have been glued to your screens watching the Australian Open in Melbourne this January here are some early photos of...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Australia Day 2023
The 26th of January has been recognised as the official national day of Australia since 1808 with the first official celebration in...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Greenmount Liquor Store Demolished
It has been brought to our attention from several sources that this historic building was demolished on December 18th 2022. Demolition of...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Dec 16, 20221 min read
What the Frock
MHHS presents a new exhibition which opened to the public on 15 December 2023 and will run until November 2023. This exciting exhibition...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Dec 14, 20221 min read
DECEMBER 2022 CHRISTMAS
During this time of preparation for Christmas activities and end of school year concerts we thought we would show you these local...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Walt Disney
December 5th 1901 is the birthday of Walt Disney the American animator, film producer and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the American...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Nov 30, 20222 min read
St Andrews Day – 30th November
Also known as ‘Andermas’ or ‘the Feast of Saint Andrew’, St Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day which commemorates the...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Nitro-glycerin invented 25 November 1867
Alfred Nobel was a Swedish scientist who discovered a safer way of using nitro-glycerine to make building railroads, tunnels and canals...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Nov 21, 20221 min read
New Signs at Glen Forrest
Most locals would know about the Stationmaster and his house but they perhaps would not know how busy the station was in its heyday.
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Sinking of HMAS Sydney
19 November 1941 Hatband belonging to local Stoneville man - Charles Allen Ayres Charles Ayres lived in Stoneville and was 22 when he...
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Mundaring & Hills Historical Society
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Remembrance Day 11th November 2022
11th Hour 11th Day 11th Month Chidlow War Memorial Remembrance Day falls on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. This day...
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