Heritage in the news
LANGLEY PARK - Channel Ten News
Channel Ten News featured a story on Langley Park's Fly-In, which helped celebrate the entry of Perth's first airfield in the State Register. Watch the video of Langley Park
MARSALA HOUSE - Channel Nine News
Channel Nine News featured a story on the youngest residence on the State Register. Marsala House was built in 1976 and is one of the finest residences designed by highly-regarded Western Australia architect Iwan Iwanoff. Marsala House has recently been restored by its owners. Watch the video of Marsala House
6PR THE WAY WE WERE with Steve Gordon
Penny O'Connor, Manager of Assessments & Registration at the Office of Heritage, appears regularly on 6PR's The Way We Were with Steve Gordon to talk about the history and architecture of some of the State's most significant heritage buildings. The Way We Were is on Sunday nights from 6pm to 12am.
Listen to or download Penny's interview on the announcement of the 2011-2012 Heritage Grants Program recipients, with a special mention of Scots Presbyterian (1890), Quindanning Hotel (1805), Moran's Wagin Hotel (1904), Boans Warehouse, formerly Boans Furniture Factory (1910-1920), Atlas Building (1930-1931) and Melangata Station (1916).
Listen to or download Penny's interview on the Review of the Act, and the stories behind the newly State Registered Places, the former Masonic Hall in Southern Cross, and Bijou Theatre in Esperance.
Listen to or download the stories of a number of places that have entered the State Register of Heritage Places, such as 2/1 Australian General Hospital (ruins) in Merredin, Langley Park, Holy Spirit Catholic Church in City Beach and Government House and Grounds.
Did you know that there are a number of places on the State Register of Heritage Places that were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to or download or watch or download the stories behind Scarborough Clock Tower, OTC Satellite Station, Perth Observatory, Main Pump Station Kununurra, Beatty Park Leisure Centre and Marsala House.
Listen to or download the fascinating stories and architecture of Macaulay House, Bunbury Council Chambers and the former Kensington Hospital. You can also find out more about Australian Heritage Week, Western Australian Heritage Awards and new Heritage Council members.
Watch or download the video to hear about Broome's unique culture and its significant heritage buildings. Click here to listen or download only the audio.
Listen to or download the fascinating stories and architecture of significant heritage buildings in York, Maylands, Wagin and Wiluna. Penny talks about the York & Districts Co-Op & Quarters, Maylands Post Office and Quarters, Wagin National Bank, and Wiluna District Hospital Group.
Listen to or download information on the success of Heritage Perth Heritage Days; and recent additions to the State Register of Heritage Places. Penny talks about Brooklyn School, one of the few remaining "little schools" in WA, and the Merredin Fire Station Complex, which served the Merredin community for 90 years.
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YORK POST OFFICE
York Post Office, the oldest functioning post office in WA, is one of the recipients of the 2010-11 Heritage Grants Program. Click here to read the feature article in the Farm Weekly. Click here to read more about the Heritage Grants Program.
PETER PAN
ABC takes us on an exclusive tour of the newly restored State-Registered 'Peter Pan' in Coolgardie. Click here to watch the video.
KIDOGO ARTHOUSE
A documentary captures how an old kerosense factory that has been State - Registered is now an art gallery playing an important role in the Fremantle community. Click here to watch the video.
Community Archaeology: CARING FOR COUNTRY IN ACTION
A 2010 Heritage Award Winner, Harley Coyne, is part of a local community group that became the lead agent in the development and implementation of a management plan to conserve the natural and cultural heritage landscape. Click here to watch the video.
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