FIERCE, FAST AND FURIOUS - PRESS PLAY In February 1963 the fiercest cyclone ever recorded in Onslow WA hit at 146 miles per hour. Forewarned of the erratic North-West cyclone, Onslow streets were practically deserted by its 200 inhabitants. The West Australian at the time reporting that there was no panic and all precautions had been taken. After the wild winds subsided, the heavy rains continued. Onslow was cut off from food supplies and power. At least 20 buildings were severely damaged, inclu
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Continue a year of discovery at the State Library with our second half of 2025 program out now. Discover exhibitions and events that feed the mind and nourish the soul. | State Library of Western Australia
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DESTINATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA Join the 'Jones Family' as they leave the Fremantle Passenger Terminal in 1970 for the Noalimba Reception Centre. The first step in their new life down under. 10,000 miles have come and gone. The past is past. Lost in the wake of the voyage. But the future lies ahead. Another time, another place. Another world to explore. A better way of life. (Video narrative) The name Noalimba came from an Aboriginal word meaning "belonging to all". The Reception Centre provided a
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PRESS PLAY ON DRIVING IN PERTH IN THE EARLY 60s. This mesmerising footage was taken by Channel 7. Only a decade after the introduction of the stop sign in Western Australia, and the first traffic light on William Street. It was a time when the standard speed limit in Perth was around 30-35 miles per hour. On the spot fines didn't exist (1969), hand signals were still a thing and seatbelts were not compulsory (1971). Car trips were measured in miles not kilometres, and motorcyclists could ride wi
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Your State Library is filled with rare gems that speak to the history of WA. In this slide show Senior Subject Specialist Adrian Bowen, navigates the catacomb of compacta behind the scenes to share with us one of his favourite treasures. An illuminated address presented to Jack Mathers in 1908 by the propectors and residents of the Dundas goldfields to commemorate his retirement from Western 2 mine. Catalogue reference ACC 7566A. Check out the up-coming 'Open up the Archives' and 'Behind the Sce
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WHAT DOES THE WHEATBELT MEAN TO YOU? Did you grow up in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia? Perhaps you live there now, holiday or have worked there? What does the Wheatbelt mean to you? Olive Willey grew up on 'Glendale' about six miles from Narrogin and wrote poems of the Wheatbelt for the Western Mail. Said to have a genuine singing quality, a little book of her verses was even sent to H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth. This poem 'Water Quest' was written by Olive in 1945 when she was living in Kondi
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HOUSE HUNTING IN PERTH IN 1967 Migrants are sincerely welcome in Western Australia said Perth Lord Mayor The Hon. Mr. Veryard in 1967. Opportunities for migrants in WA have never been better he said, and your decision to migrate here could easily be the happiest and wisest decision you have ever made. Perth enjoys an average of nearly eight hours of sunshine every day of the year, and I send you greetings on behalf of its warmhearted citizens. In 1967 WAs population was at 836,000 with 553,000 l
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