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Local Studies
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Introduction
The Bassendean Local Studies Collection originated in 1986 with the deposit of Jennie Carter’s research material gathered for her social history of Bassendean, a book commissioned and published by the Town of Bassendean. Since then the collection has been built up, initially with volunteer assistance from the Bassendean Historical Society and since 2000, with the services of part-time local studies librarians.
In the new library the collection has its own dedicated area which includes a research room for library users. The collection has been extensively developed and re-organised since October 2005 and this has led to greatly improved access to its resources.
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History of Bassendean
One of the earliest areas of Perth to be settled, Bassendean has a rich and interesting history, encompassing pre-1829 Aboriginal settlement, the arrival of the first Europeans in 1827, gentleman farmers, convicts and Pensioner Guards.
It grew rapidly during the goldrush years of the 1890’s and 1900’s and from the early 1900’s, the suburb’s working class character was largely developed because of its attraction as a residential area for the labour force of the Midland Railway Workshops. This trend was reinforced with the establishment in the 1920’s of large, industrial businesses like Hadfields and Cuming Smith.
Post-World War II emigration saw an influx of a mix of European nationalities, giving Bassendean its cosmopolitan flavour.The Collection
A valuable repository about the development, society and culture of the Bassendean, Ashfield and Eden Hill communities, in which historical and current materials relating to the geographical, sociological, educational, cultural, economic and political aspects of the area are collected.
Types of material include books, pamphlets, diaries, letters, local government archives, maps, photographs, oral history tapes and transcripts, microfiche, videotapes, maps, newspapers, periodicals and ephemera. |
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Opening Hours
The collection is staffed on Tuesdays 9am - 5pm and Wednesday 2pm - 5pm, but access can be facilitated throughout the week if prior arrangements are made.
Contact Us
| Local Studies Librarian | Janet Megarrity |
| Telephone: | (08) 9279 2966 |
| Fax: | (08) 9279 1869 |
| Bassendean Memorial Library 46 Old Perth Road Bassendean, 6054 |
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| E-mail: | baslib@bassendean.wa.gov.au |
| Library website: | http://www.bassendean.wa.gov.au/library |
This page last updated : Monday 7 September, 2009
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