KEEPING TIME. Preserving and documenting local history since 1989

Because
History
Matters

MHHS aims to preserve, document, acquire and interpret the history of the Eastern Hills near Perth, Western Australia. MHHS assists individual researchers, schools and other groups to compile local history. The Society has a large Archive of information relating to the history of the Shire of Mundaring. The Mundaring District Museum, opened in 1997, houses a permanent display about people, places and events of historical interest to the Shire.

We inspire our community to maintain and understand our Shire's unique cultural heritage

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Explore the rich history of our area

Visit the Museum

Explore different aspects of the history of the the Shire of Mundaring through our Museum Exhibitions. Exhibitions change regularly, and we have a permanent exhibition also. You can also find links to past exhibitions LEARN MORE

Our area is vast!

Explore Mundaring Shire

Based in the eastern metro region of Perth, the Shire of Mundaring encompasses a huge region. Find out more about our towns, villages and hamlets, and places of historic interest. LEARN MORE

4 Specialised walk trails

Heritage Walks

Devised by local historians, these short walks take in points of interest. Pop the walk into your phone, and discover the history of places and buildings on your phone as you walk the route. FIND OUT MORE

People in our Community

Historic Personalities

We have researched and documented the history of some of our local personalities. You can read about them HERE

Help us collate the history of buildings in our area

Historic Buildings

Many of our historic buildings have been demolished, but just as many are still standing and are in use as residential homes (see HERE). If you live in an historic house in the Shire of Mundaring and have some information about it, please contact us and we will feature it on our website EMAIL US

Explore the Army's connection with our Community

Military History

The Shire of Mundaring, and specifically Chidlow, had a significant role in housing army camps. Find out about the military history in our Shire, and view an interesting map showing the camps that were setup during the wars READ MORE

Diesel railcar emerging from the Swan View tunnel - RAIL HERITAGE WA IMAGE.jpg

Read about the importance of the Railway in our area

Railway History

Train transport and travel opened up the Mundaring and Hills communities to business and an increase in population. You can find out more about how the train affected our communities HERE.

Interested in reading about our history?

Books for Sale

You can purchase a book about the Mundaring District, written by authors and historians who have lived locally in our area. You may purchase safely online using our secure online payment system, or you may purchase from our office during office hours. Happy reading! BROWSE BOOKS

Bits and Bobs

History Snippets & Snapshots

Discover more about MHHS, the Shire of Mundaring and other interesting aspects about the eastern hills region such as our pubs, hotels and taverns and the beginning of Sunday Sessions, how much were rates in 1939, and view videos pertaining to our area. READ MORE

Huge resource library

Family History

We have an extensive Family History library that you may access. Due to the sensitive information contained in some Family Histories, we do not offer an online service. Please CONTACT us to make an appointment with one of our staff, who may assist you with information.

What did your area look like?

Maps Collection

If you need information about your block, street, or the area you live in, or if you just love perusing maps, we have an extensive collection for you to view. Information about maps on record and how to access the maps can be found HERE.

Read about the history of your area in the Shire of Mundaring

Library Catalogue

We have a comprehensive library of books and publications. We also offer photocopying services. Find out how you may access the library resources HERE and explore the library CATALOGUE HERE.

Read online or have it delivered

Darlington Review Articles & Newsletters

We publish a page monthly in the Darlington Review magazine, and we distribute a quarterly newsletter. You can read some of them HERE.

Tell us something we don't know

Do you know or have something we don't?

If you have information, or historical records, images, or items relevant to the Mundaring District history that might be of significance to our collection, please contact us. EMAIL US

Help us to Keep Time!

Volunteer

Put your skills, or your time, to good use and Volunteer at MHHS. Perhaps try something new, connect with your community, and build a sense of achievement as you assist MHHS to research, record, document, and share history - BECAUSE HISTORY MATTERS! Contact us to find out more or READ HERE and ALSO HERE.

Current
Museum
Exhibition

'RETURN TO SENDER'

This exhibition will be open until June 2025

Our new exhibition opened on Friday 12 July 2024. It explores the history of the post offices across the Shire of Mundaring. Post Offices have played an important role in the social and economic development of our localities and continue to do so today. Methods of communication such as the handwritten letter, telegrams and later telephone, were vital in the early development of communities. Hence, the establishment of a post office was a priority.

Gold Coin Donation Appreciated

ON DISPLAY NOW