Town of Bassendean: Agenda

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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE

LOCAL STUDIES COLLECTION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Dear Committee Member

A meeting of the Local Studies Collection Management Committee is to be held in the Council Chamber, 48 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, on Thursday, 6 November 2008, commencing at 9.00am.

Mr G Haggart

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

30 October 2008

A G E N D A

1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS

2.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

4.0 DEPUTATIONS

5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1 Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 October 2008

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1

That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2008 be confirmed as a true record.

6.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

7.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

8.0 REPORTS

8.1 Library Lecture 2008 DVD – Copies for Primary Schools)

Report Summary

The Library has been involved in presenting four local studies oriented talks in the past few years.
Most, if not all, of these lectures were recorded in one form or another.
The 2008 Lecture has been successfully recorded in DVD format.
A complimentary copy being lodged with each of the primary schools in the Town, is recommended.

PURPOSE

To recommend to the Committee that it provides a multimedia copy of the 2008 Annual Library History Lecture to each of the primary schools in the Town of Bassendean.

BACKGROUND

The Library, in conjunction with the Bassendean Historical Society Inc, has conducted a total of four lectures to the community. They represent an excellent resource for raising awareness of the history of the local area in line with the Commonwealth government direction towards a national history curriculum.

Four lectures to date were presented by Professor Tom Stannage (2002), Mr Eric McCrum, Ms Val Fitch and Ms Carol Leigh (2008).

Where possible it is intended to transfer all the materials into a standardised format (ie DVD) for easy access by students.

RELEVANT LAW AND POLICY

Local Govt Act 1995

CONSULTATION

The Local Studies Librarian conferred on this matter with the Manager Library and Information Services.

SUSTAINABILITY & STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

This report has a medium strategic impact.

Environmental Enhancement: Community Wellbeing:

Raising awareness of the activities and existence of the Bassendean Local Studies Collection and its partner the Bassendean Historical Society Inc, makes a major contribution to community well being in an historical sense.

Economic Vitality & Financial Considerations: Leadership in Business Excellence:

Providing historical information in a multimedia format is proactive and contributes to the resource base of our local educational institutions.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Library was the agency undertaking the records and therefore holds copyright. There is no perceived legal impediments to providing copies of these DVD’s.

Electronically Stored Information

OPTIONS

The Committee can elect not to provide a copy of the DVD to local primary schools. This is not a preferred or recommended option.

In providing a copy of the DVD to local primary schools, the Committee will be raising awareness of the existence and work of the Local Studies Collection, provide a unique educational resource and help engage children in the local history experience.

COMMENT

Costs for this exercise are expected to be minimal as we would be transferring information from one format to another. It is expected that all existing Library History Lectures will in time be available for distribution to the schools. This precedent would be sustainable for future Annual Library History Lectures.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 8.1

That a copy of the Annual Library History Lecture be generated in DVD format and distributed complimentarily to all six primary schools within the Town of Bassendean.

8.2 Local Studies Librarian’s Report (Janet Megarrity)

PLANNING DAY

Local Studies Librarian participated in the Memorial Library planning day. Training Library Staff about the Local Studies Collection was identified in order that Library staff can provide services in the Local Studies Librarians’ absence.

ASSESSMENT OF THE COLLECTION

Assessment of Local Studies Collection using the Australian Historical Themes Framework is continuing. The reference collection, main collection and oral history collection and serials have been assessed.

ORAL HISTORY

Maxine Laurie has completed an interview with Mr John van Hoek and provided a copy of the transcript.

Existing subjects include:

Robbie Gaunt

Michael Grogan

John Willis

Tina Klein

Allan Caddy

After an assessment of the existing oral history collection, some areas to collect have been identified which include:

War
Football
Arts (dramatic/ music/ poetry)
Railway Transport Museum
Youth
Indigenous and Migrants
Local Businesses/ Organisations
Religious

Searching the indexed records of newspapers in the Local Studies Collection has yielded several possibilities for oral history interviews. These are listed below, in no particular order, with some biographical information to assist with making decisions. This list is by no means comprehensive.

Joe Rolle
Arthur Leggett
Bill Walker
John Todd
Reg Cribb
Gina Williams
Lucy Bromell
Tea Dance Broadway2 Band
Jim Oliver
Geoffrey Higham
Zoe Payne
Paul and Angela Onisiforou
Terri Budge
Terry Bolland
Bassendean and Districts Garden Club
Bassendean Lions Club
Bassendean Bowling Club
Bassendean Tennis Club
Ps Ross Fraser

War

Joe Rolle - World war 11 Veteran and 85 year old resident (in 2007)

Swans host veterans (In : Eastern reporter, 24-30 April 2007, p. 7). World War II veteran and Bassendean resident, 85 year old John Rolle to be a special guest of the Swan Districts Football Club at their game against East Fremantle.

Arthur Leggett- Eden Hill resident and poet

Dedicated to help for other ex-POWs (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 15- 21 June 2004, p. 7)

Eden Hill resident Arthur Leggett awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for voluntary work and his involvement with the Ex-Prisoners of War Association.

Poet to honour Anzacs (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 11-17 April 2006

Eden Hill bush poet Arthur Leggett will celebrate Anzac Day with a poetry recital in Bassendean on 24 April 2006.

PoW blames TV show for lack of compo (In: West Australian, 3 October 2006, p. 12)

Arthur Leggett of Eden Hill, a signaller in an Allied operation in Crete and imprisoned by the Germans, continues to petition for PoW veterans to receive compensation already awarded to soldiers who were imprisoned in Japan and Korea.

Football

Bill Walker

Chapter 11 in Swan Districts Football History on website http://www.swandistrictsfc.com/index.php?id=39

Bill Walker is one Swan Districts identity who has done just about everything possible in the game of football. He was a champion rover, registering a record 305 games between 1961 and 1976 and won a number of awards along the way.

Walker was 19 when he first arrived at Bassendean from the country town of Narembeen to try his luck at league football. The year was 1961 and Swans had finished last the previous year. When he pulled on the now famous number 29 for the first time, he had no idea what the future held for him. That year the Club won the first of three consecutive premierships. Walker having had a taste of success was keen to play in more winning grand final teams.

When Bill finally retired as a player in July 1976 he had earned every accolade possible in West Australian football. He had won three Sandover Medals in 1965, 66 and 67 (he was later awarded retrospectively another medal after losing on a count back in 1970), played in three premierships and won a Simpson Medal in 1967 playing against South Australia in a state match and became an All-Australian player in 1969.

He also kicked 456 goals and is third on the list of Swans players to have kicked 200 goals or more. Walker also won five club fairest and best awards on five occasions, was captain of the Club for three years and captain for an additional four years. In 1982 he was also awarded the Order of Australia for his services to football. He also served as President of the club between 1983 and 1995 overseeing premierships in 1983, 84 and 90. In 1985, Walker was honoured with life membership of the WAFL in 1985 and was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 1996.

There is no question that Bill Walker is one of the club's favourite sons. In 2004 Walker was an inductee to the inaugural WAFL Hall of Fame.

John Todd- Swan Districts Football Club Coach

Summary: John Todd to celebrate his 400th game coaching the Swans.

Summary: "John Todd's players honoured him in his 700th coaching game on Saturday the only way they know how - with a 21-point win over top-of-the-ladder Claremont."

Arts

Reg Cribb - author, actor, songwriter, musician

Award For Battler's Tale. (In: Eastern Suburbs Reporter, 30 Sept-6 Oct, 2003, P.1)

Bassendean playwright Reg Cribb wins the Queensland Premier's Literary Award for his play 'Last Cab To Darwin'. Incl. colour photo of playwright.

The dying of old Australia (In: West Australian, 9 August 2004, p. 6)

Bassendean-based playwright Reg Cribb talks to Rod Moran about his work.

Last train may be first choice (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 25-31 July 2006, p. 27)

Reg Cribb nominated again for an Australian Writer's Guild Award for his script, "Last train to Freo".

Spotlight on the pros (In: Eastern reporter, 12-18 September 2006, p. 35)

Reg Cribb and wife Kirsty Hillhouse nominated for 2006 Perth Theatre Trust/ Equity Guild awards.

Actor tunes into his dark side (In: Eastern reporter, 19 February 2008, p. 23)

Bassendean actor Reg Cribb digs deep to play the damaged character of Ernie Lang, in a play based on the short story The Turning by Tim Winton.

Bassendean resident Reg Cribb's adaptation of Uncle Vanya being staged at the Black Swan Theatre.

Reg Cribb of Bassendean - actor, songwriter, rock musician for 20 years and now successful full-time playwright.

Gina Williams- singer songwriter

Summary: Bassendean residents Gina Williams and Tiffany Garvie win the Aboriginal category of the WA Song Contest.

Stories of personal note : journalist-turned singer Gina Williams is enjoying success with her new medium (In: Eastern reporter, 6-12 December 2005)

Lucy Bromell- textile artist

Textiles take artist to Italy (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 3-9 May 2005, p. 21)

Lucy Bromell of Ashfield is going to Florence to show her work, along with six other WA artists.

The art of earning a living (In: Sunday times, 1 January 2006, p. 41)

Ashfield resident Lucy Bromell, a member of Form, a community of artists and designers has benefited from Form's professional development program.

Textile lover : Aussie landscape and flora the inspiration (In: Eastern reporter, 1-7 May 2007, p. 21)

Lucy Bromell, creator of the bromelli wool and silk collection visits Sydney to exhibit her work at the Rosemount Australian fashion week.

Tea dance Broadway 2 Band Members

Chance For Seniors To Dress Up To The Nines. (In: Eastern Suburbs Reporter, 21-27 Oct, 2003, P.40).

The weekly Bassendean Tea Dance will host a gala dance-a-thon as part of Seniors’ Week activities. Incl. b&w photo.

Congratulations To the Stars in Our Community. (In: The West Australian, 7/10/03, P.55)

Notification of winners in the 9th Annual Community Services Industry Awards. The Broadway II Band won a small group 'Being innovative' award for the Bassendean Afternoon Tea Dance.

Tea dance now twice a week (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 23-29 May 2006,p.20)

Old time afternoon tea dances hosted by the Broadway II Band now held twice a week.

Railway Transport Museum

Jim Oliver

Training ground (In: Eastern reporter, 20 November 2007, p. 13)

Jim Oliver wins Metropolitan Senior of the Year award for being the driving force behind the regeneration of the Rail Transport Museum in Bassendean.

Geoffrey Higham- author and Rail Transport Museum member

“Marble Bar to Mandurah : a history of passenger rail services in Western Australia.” The history of passenger railways in Western Australia from 1871.

Awarded Research Excellence Award by the Association of Tourist and Heritage Railways of Australia 2008

Youth

Zoe Payne –ambulance cadet St Johns (2005)

Zoe first among St John cadets (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 10-16 2005 p?)

Zoe Payne named 2005 Peter Falkland Cadet of the Year for her dedicated commitment to the service.

Indigenous and Migrants

Paul and Angela Onisiforou

Tribute to post-war migrants (In: Eastern reporter, 29 May-4 June 2007, p. 6)

Biographical article about Paul and Angela Onisiforou of Eden Hill who migrated to Australia in 1952.

Local Businesses/ Organisations

Terri Budge- owner gym Swan Districts and Ironman competitor

Competition in Hawaii (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 18-24 October 2005 p?)

Bassendean resident Terri Budge in Hawaii for the 2005 Hawaii Ironman.

Terry Bolland – kayak shop owner and adventure

Duo head north to Alaska for river race (In: Eastern suburbs reporter, 24-30 August 2004, p.7)

Terry Bolland of Bassendean and Ed van Eer of Bayswater spent 43 days paddling their canoe down the Yukon River.

Allure of exploration (In :The West magazine, 18 March 2006, p. 8)

Kayaking expert Terry Bolland of Bassendean talks to Annika Kristensen about his sport.

Missouri mission (In: Eastern reporter, 1-7 August 2006, p. 5)

Bassendean business owner, Terry Bolland to tackle gruelling Missouri River kayaking marathon.

Kayaking marathon. (In: Eastern reporter 14 October 2008, p. 11)

Adventurer and kayak shop owner, Mr Terry Bolland has kayaked thousands of kilometres through the Canadian Wilderness. Colleague Alaine Davin joined Mr Bolland in the expedition. Incl. colour photo

Bassendean and Districts Garden Club

Records of the Bassendean and Districts Daffodil and Horticultural Society which was founded in July 1931. From 1931 to 1993 it promoted the study of horticulture and gardening through regular flower shows and lectures. It changed its name to the Bassendean and Districts Garden Club in 1993 and finally disbanded in February 2006. The archive includes minutes, administrative and financial records, show catalogues, news clippings and ephemera.

Accompanied by a full inventory which can be consulted in the Local Studies Library.

Bassendean Lions Club

Club targets the needy. (In: Eastern Suburbs Reporter, 9-15 December, 2003 p.23)

Bassendean Lions Club assists families in need at Christmas, through the provision of food hampers. Incl. photo of club secretary, Lynne Martin.

Summary: The Lions Club of Bassendean begins a project to provide food hampers, financial assistance and emergency support for people unemployed in Bassendean.

Bassendean Bowling Club

Laurie Quinn and Don Boyd ESR 19-25 October 2004 p3.

Bassendean Tennis Club

Photograph: Bassendean Lawn Tennis Club Women's team, winners of the 1956-57 Western Australian Lawn Tennis Association "C" Grade Shield. Left to right: B. Calnon, J. Faye, L. Beer, E. Walton, V. Watson. Original lent for copying.

Religious

Pastor Ross Fraser- Presbyterian Church Centenary 2007

Extract from: Eastern suburbs reporter, 3-9 July 2007, p. 7.

Presbyterian Church in Bassendean celebrates its centenary this year. Pastor Ross Fraser poses with parishioners, Ailsa Lee and Margaret Standing.

CATALOGUING/INDEXING/PROCESSING

Newspaper and periodical articles – 27

Rate Books – entries (14852 entries in total - 14 rate books completed)

Bassendean Magnet- ongoing

Books - 0

Photographs - 0

Maps - 0

RATEBOOKS AND BASSENDEAN MAGNET INDEXES

Lesley Sinclair, Shirley Babis and David Blampey continue to add data to these indexes regularly. Efforts to obtain more volunteers for this project have so far been unsuccessful.

The indexers are now busy with the 15th ratebook.

DISPLAY

The idea of displaying material from the Local Studies Collection at the Town’s fair on 5 and 6 December is being worked upon. It will document the history of the local government.

VISIT

The Local Studies Librarian visited the Pensioner Guard Cottage and was impressed to see the new interpretive signage which is demonstrably contributing to the visitors’ experience.

Materials have been well researched and visually appealing and are sympathetically displayed given the heritage status of the cottage.

ENQUIRIES

Information requested about Pensioner Guard John Hyland from a descendant who visited the PGC.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 8.2

That the Local Studies Librarian’s Report be received.

8.3 Financial Activity Statement

Below is the Financial Activity Statement for the period ended 31 October 2008.

Date	Description	Cost	Balance
			$6,000.00
15/08/2008	TOWN OF BASSENDEAN-PETTY CASH- LOCAL STUDIES MEETING CONSUMABLES	$ 13.64
22/08/2008	DYNAMIC LEARNING ON LINE PTY LTD ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR HISTORY WEBSITE HISTORY WEBSITE	$ 375.00
29/08/2008	TOWN OF BASSENDEAN-PETTY CASH- LIBRARY - BOOK PURCHASES & PHOTO REPRODUCTION	$ 40.18
23/09/2008	ENTITY MEDIA PRODUCTIONS - 1 MAYORAL DINNER 2008 DVD'S FOR THE LOCAL STUDIES COLLECTION	$ 20.00
Committed	ENTITY MEDIA PRODUCTIONS -TO RECORD AND PRODUCE COPIES OF THE ANNUAL LIBRARY LECTURE	$ 600.00
Committed	SOUTHERN SCENE (PTY) LTD - A BEAUT HISTORY BOOK	$ 94.55

	TOTAL EXPENSES JULY to OCTOBER 2008	$1,143.37
	Balance of Account as at 31/10/08		$4,856.63

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 8.3

That the Financial Activity Statement for the period ended 31 October 2008, be received.

9.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND RIGHT OF REPLY

10.0 MOTIONS FOR WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

11.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING

12.0 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

13.0 CLOSURE

The next meeting of the Committee is to be held on Thursday, 5 February 2009.