Royal Western Australian Historical Society

25/05/2026

Our artist in residence Wendy Lugg, preparing her mother's homemade dress for the Sequins & Songs Community Talk Wendy is giving on Wed 27 May 10 for 10:30am start at History West Centre 109 Stirling Hwy Nedlands
Everyone welcome.
https://histwest.org.au/events/sequins-and-songs-memorabilia-from-two-creative-parents/

19/05/2026

New in Bookshop

Collection of Peet Plans

Reproduced by kind permission of PEET Ltd for History West Centenary Year 2026

A2 Size / $50 each

Printed on acid-free paper

Postage and Packaging $20

Click the link to purchase online ( https://histwest.org.au/shop/ ) or send expressions of interest to purchase to the office [email protected]

06/05/2026

01/05/2026

Tea, tours, and a little bit of mystery to welcome our newest members this past week.
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https://histwest.org.au/member-signup/

17/04/2026

Complement your visit to the Memento Exhibition by tuning in to forthcoming interviews with History West Museum Convenor Wendy Lugg:

Sat 18 Apr 10.30 am - Capital Radio 101.7 FM “Capital Events" program
Tue 21 Apr 2:20pm - CurtinFM Afternoon Show

Memento: WA history reimagined through contemporary fashion | Visit Perth
https://visitperth.com/events/memento-wa-history-reimagined-through-contemporary-fashion

No need to book! Free event.

15/04/2026

Eliza Shaw, William Hayers and Thomas Malloy: Heroes, Villains, or Vagabonds?

Everyone welcome!

https://square.link/u/y2ZIySGN

10/04/2026

The next meeting is on Wednesday 15 April at 6pm when Steve Errington will present a talk titled Eucalyptus, boronia and sandalwood oil production - the story of a fragrant WA industry'.

History West Centre, 109 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands.
Refreshments available from 5.30pm!

09/04/2026

History West is delighted to have Hannah Roxby helping us develop our social media.
Her first task is documenting our "Memento" exhibition collaboration with North Metropolitan TAFE Fashion, currently on show at the Town Hall!

02/04/2026

Artist Robbie Roper recently visited History West for archival supplies. Known for her intricate marine-inspired print art, she was captivated by our pressed seaweed albums.