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Volunteers, along with our Curator and office staff, are the cornerstone of the Mundaring and Hills Historical Society. They dedicate countless hours to researching, collecting, and organising the region's rich history and heritage for the Shire of Mundaring community. The items showcased on this page highlight the breadth of our efforts.

Historic People

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Meet ordinary people who made their mark in the community. 

Historic Buildings

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Explore the many historic buildings in the Shire of Mundaring.

Railway History

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The Shire of Mundaring has a very strong link to the history of the train line.

Military History

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Find out how our area is associated with Western Australian Military History.

Pubs Hotels & Taverns

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A brief history of how our licensed venues came to be, and the start of "Sunday Sessions".

Videos of Interest

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Explore the vast area of our Shire through video, and meet some Mt Helena residents. 

Reserve Parks

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MHHS is responsible for maintaining 2 reserves in the Shire.

History Snippets

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Our Blog is full of interesting and sometimes amusing snapshopts of history.

Heritage Walks

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Enjoy a Heritage Walk around 3 Precincts in the Shire of Mundaring. 

Maps Collection

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MHHS have a collection of historic local maps that you may view. 

Rate Files & Ward Boundaries

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How much were rates in 1939? Find out, and explore rate books from 1914-1966. 

3D Model of Swan View Tunnel

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With thanks to Patrick Morrison for permission to link to his 3D Model. 

Slideshow of Local History

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Mundaring Districts and Midland Historical Slideshow on YouTube. 

Library Catalogue

Hardcover Books

We have many resource books for loan to the public. 

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Useful Websites & Links to Our Friends

You may like to visit other websites that have information about our local history, and also further afield. Enjoy!

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Carnamah Historical Society

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Darlington History Group

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Parkerville and Stoneville History

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WA Royal Historical Society

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Swan Guildford Historical Society

Because HISTORY Matters

OFFICE

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc 

Mundaring Station Master's House

3060 Jacoby Street

Mundaring 6073

Western Australia

08 9295 0540

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OFFICE OPENING HOURS:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm

Closed Public Holidays

PLEASE NOTE: THE OFFICE & THE MUSEUM ARE LOCATED SEPARATELY FROM EACH OTHER.

MUSEUM

Mundaring District Museum

Old Mundaring School

Great Eastern Highway

Mundaring 6073

Western Australia

08 9295 0540

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MUSEUM OPENING HOURS

Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.00pm

Sunday & Public Holidays 10.30am to 2.30pm​​

PLEASE NOTE: THE OFFICE & THE MUSEUM ARE LOCATED SEPARATELY FROM EACH OTHER.

BANK DETAILS

Mundaring and Hills Historical Society Inc 

BSB 633 000 (Bendigo)

Account# 122609431

Mundaring & Hills Historical Society is appreciative and grateful to the Shire of Mundaring for providing FULL FUNDING for the development and hosting of this website. We also extend thanks and appreciation for the support of Bendigo Bank Mundaring Branch.  

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MHHS wish to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this Country and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Whadjuk people who are part of the Noongar nation, the country on which we live and work, and we acknowledge their ownership and custodianship

© 2021 MHHS Western Australia | Because History Matters | Dedicated to Preserving the History of Mundaring and Surrounds in the Perth Hills

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