The Mundaring Toy Library is one of the longest running Toy Libraries in WA. It was established in 1974 and has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Mundaring Toy Library is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation stocking toys suitable for ages 0 to 8 years and operates at the corner of Craig Street and Mundaring Weir Road.
The building was first used as a base for the local Infant Health Service which had been operating since 1947 by Sister Jean Adderley who used her own car to visit halls in various towns. In 1948 funds were raised to purchase a 1948 Ford Prefect for Sister Adderley to use. This service continued until in 1957 when the Infant Health Centre was opened in Mundaring for mothers to bring their babies to her for weighing and advice. The clinic sisters continued to visit each district on an appointed day each month for those families who did not have transport.
Richard Stanley Sampson was Chairman of the Darling Range Road Board for 18 years and a former Minister for Public Health.
1948 Ford Prefect purchased for Infant Health Nurse
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