Memories of Harvey

31/08/2026

Bricks were in very short supply before and after World War II, so bricks needed to be handmade for a number of Harvey buildings. Pictured is a local family's brick making mould which made concrete bricks. Other photos are of making handmade bricks for local buildings including one of Ron Goodson who made 1,000 hand made bricks for his home in King Street Harvey.

27/08/2026

Hayward Street in Harvey circa 1950s. Nice to see how it was in earlier years. (colourized).

25/08/2026

As we near the end of winter, and Harvey Dam water level at only 55% of capacity, let's hope more rain will come to the local area. A recent view from the north side of Harvey Dam shows winter levels are lower than normal. More rain will ensure sufficient irrigation water for local agricultural production throughout the coming summer months.

23/08/2026

This Morse code transmitter was used at Harvey Post Office. It was used for sending telegrams from Harvey and for receiving telegrams in Harvey. The morse code operator wrote the message down on telegram paper (or typed it) ready for delivery. Messages were usually short as it was charged by the number of words used. Telegrams were sent for congratulations on weddings, special birthdays, attaining your Junior certificate or for other important reasons. Telegram services in WA closed in 1993 if you are wondering why you have not received a telegram lately.

20/08/2026

You may remember the 1970s in Harvey when we had Pepe's Coffee Bar in Harper Street.

18/08/2026

Uduc road in Harvey about 32 years ago when we had trees along the sides of the main street and not down the middle.

16/08/2026

The old potato bag stencils were used for many years in the local district. Lucy Forgione kindly sent in the first photo with the words, "This is my Dad's stencil from his potato days".
Each potato grower had their own stencil. Paint or ink was rolled or brushed over the stencil onto the hessian potato bag. Each cut out metal plate usually gave the grower's name, the area the potatoes were grown and the Grade of the potato in the bag. The photos show a few of the numerous stencils which would have been used in Benger, Harvey and Wokalup districts throughout a number of decades. Do you still have your family's potato bag stencil?

15/08/2026

13/08/2026

Past and present residents of Benger are asked to plan ahead and keep free a day for "Back to Benger" on 20th March 2027.

"BACK TO BENGER 2027
A Celebration of Community, Memories & History on Saturday, 20th March 2027 at Benger Community Centre.

Featuring the Opening of the 1987 Time Capsule. Forty years ago, members of the Benger community placed a Time Capsule in the grounds of the former Benger Primary School. Now it's time to open it!

Join us for a special reunion as we celebrate the people, stories and history that have made Benger such a unique community. Whether you're a former resident, student, teacher, farming family or friend of Benger, we'd love to welcome you back.

Enjoy a day of:
Opening of the 1987 Time Capsule.
Historical displays and photographs.
Catching up with old friends and neighbours.
Food, refreshments and community spirit.
Celebrating 40 years of memories.
Everyone is welcome!
Benger Community Centre
Saturday, 20 March 2027

Hosted by the Benger Community Association
Further event details will be announced soon. Save the date!"