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14 Sep 2022

Street Stall in Spring!

Mandurah Historical Society will be holding a Street Stall at George Robinson Gardens on 23 September 2022, Friday, from 8am - 2pm. We…

3 Sep 2022

Coolgardie Safe

Before refrigerators, there was the Coolgardie safe, used in keeping food cool. Water was contained in the upper tank and the flannel rags…

24 Aug 2022

HALL’S COTTAGE IS OPEN AGAIN!

After a short closure due to maintenance work, HALL'S COTTAGE is now open again! We're open to the public every Sunday, from 10:00…

27 Jul 2022

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

1. TREASURER/BOOKKEEPER If you are proficient with bookkeeping, Excel and Word, we need you! If you enjoy working with figures and have a…

15 Sep 2021

STREET STALL ON THE 24TH OF SEPTEMBER AT SHOLL STREET

Mandurah Historical Society will be holding a Street Stall at George Robinson Gardens, Sholl Street, Mandurah, on Friday, 24th September 2021. We will…

19 May 2021

We’re having a BIG AFTERNOON TEA and you’re invited!

Let’s get together and enjoy some tasty treats! Join us at our BIG AFTERNOON TEA on Wednesday, 9th June 2021 at 2:00 in…

24 Mar 2021

Secretary Wanted

Position details Name: Secretary Short description: A new Secretary is required. Duties include receiving incoming, and outgoing correspondence, Minutes of Meetings, typing newsletters,…

23 Feb 2021