Step Back in Time for International Museums Day

Mayor Russell Aubrey said the week-long calendar would run from Monday, 16 May to Sunday, 23 May.

“The City of Melville is rich in history and it’s a great opportunity for residents to get out and about to discover more about this fantastic area we live in,” he said.

“While there’s something for everyone, these events are particularly amazing activities for parents to enjoy with their children – being educational as well as interactive and inexpensive.

“Knowing about the history of a community and a place helps you appreciate it even more - history shows us where we’ve come from, what values we hold and gives us a direction for the future.”

Since 1977 the International Council of Museums has coordinated International Museums Day to raise awareness about the importance of museums in the development of society. The number of participants is increasing, with almost 30,000 museums getting involved across more than 100 countries.

For more information about City of Melville museums and local history, contact 9364 0158   or visit www.melvillecity.com.au/facilities/museums or the Museums Australia website’s latest news and events www.museumswa.com.au.

Calendar of Events

RAAFAWA  Aviation Heritage Museum
Allow two hours to view all the exhibits in both hangars. 

Time:         10.00am to 4.00pm daily.
Venue:      2 Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek.
Cost:         From $5.00 single child to $10.00 single adult.
Contact:    9311 4470.
Booking:    Not required.

Sounds like History
History will be brought to life using some rare and unique WA sound recordings, from the oldest known WA record made c1905.

Date:        Monday, 16 May 2011
Time:        One hour presentations at 2.00pm and 6.00pm.
Venue:     Anne Reid Room, Civic Square Library, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon.
Cost:        Gold coin donation. Light refreshments provided.
Contact:   9364 0158
Bookings: Required.

The History of the Applecross / Mount Pleasant Uniting Church
The Melville History Society’s monthly talk, presented by Alison Harris, a long time member and the first female elected to the Melville Council. All welcome to attend.

Date:        Monday, 16 May 2011
Time:        2:00pm.
Venue:     Miller Bakehouse Museum, Baal Street, Palmyra.
Cost:        Free.
Contact:   9433 1183.
Bookings: Not required.

Twentieth century WA on film
Two screenings of WA-focused films. Special introduction by historian Tony Smith.

Date:       Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Time:       1.5 hour sessions at 11.00am and 2.00pm.
Venue:    Wireless Hill Telecommunications Museum cottage, Almondbury Road, Ardross.
Cost:       Gold coin donation.

Wireless Hill Telecommunications Museum
Date:      Open Wednesday 18 May Time:  10.30am to 2.00pm.
Cost:      Gold coin donation entry.
For more information, contact City of Melville Local History Officer on 9364 0158 (Monday to Thursday) or email mdc@melville.wa.gov.au.

The Miller Bakehouse Museum

Date:        Sunday, 22 May 2011
Time:        2.00pm to 4.30pm. 
Venue:     Baal Street, Palmyra.
Cost:        Small entry fees apply.

Australian Museum of Motion Picture and Television (Inc) presents ‘Early History of the Moving Image’
Illustrated with a range of pre-cinema moving image technologies including Shadow Puppet Theatre and the Magic Lantern Picture Show. Lots of hands-on activities.

Date:        Sunday, 22 May 2011
Time:        2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Where:     Old School Library Community Hall, Kadidjini Park, Kitchener Road, near corner Curtis Road, Melville.
Cost:        $5.00
Contact:    Richard Rennie on 9330 1636.

Melville Discovery Centre   
Want to learn more about the City you live in or research public files?
Visit or contact the staff at the Melville Discovery Centre (MDC).
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm.
MDC, ground floor, City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon.