We’re delighted to have seven new members join the committee for the next year. Our largest-ever team now includes representation from all universities and from the regions, including Albany, the Mid-West and Kimberley.
Read MoreThe Inaugural History Awards have just been announced. We are proud to celebrate the advocacy and achievements of some great people and projects, including Lenore Layman, Lakeland Senior High School, Bridgetown Historical Society, History Teachers Association of WA, Carolyn Ingram, Rebecca Repper…and a special award to the WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Read MoreThe Fremantle History Society has once again organised an interesting and informative Studies Day. It was held in the beautiful dining room of the former Woodman Point Quarantine Station. The site is now used for recreation. Around fifty people attended and enjoyed the papers as well as the sumptuous afternoon tea.
Read MoreThe winner of the inaugural Ron and Dianne Davidson Research Scholarship was announced at Fremantle Studies Day on the 24th October 2021.
Read MoreOn 7 October the Perth branch of the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History (ASSLH), the CFMEU Construction Branch (WA) and Interventions Publishing (Melbourne) jointly sponsored the WA launch of Karen Throssell’s new book, The Crime of Not Knowing your Crime, in the beautiful May Holman Room of the Perth Trades Hall.
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