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In 1986 the Mandurah Historical Society established the Mandurah Community Museum in Dalrymple's Schoolroom. They managed and maintained it until the City of Mandurah took over in 2001. The Museum building comprises of Mandurah's first government school (1899), police cells and courthouse (c1955). Items on display depict Mandurah's social history since European settlement in 1830, photographs show Mandurah's development.
Geografische en culturele context
Mandurah is a coastal city in Western Australia, situated approximately 72 kilometres south of Perth. It is the state's second most populous city.
Mandaat/bronnen van bevoegdheid
Advice on issues relating to the management of the Mandurah Community Museum and its programs is presented to the City Council by the Museum Advisory Committee.
Organisatie structuur
Officer in charge: Museum Development Officer
Records management and collecting policies
Material related to the district and people associated with it, from 1829. Donations of photographs in particular are encouraged - see website.
Gebouwen
Bestanden
The Frank Semmens Local Studies Collection includes:
Newspapers and clippings, 1960-
Oral histories, providing a record of significant events, places, industries, businesses, Indigenous history and general life
Pioneering families: information about pioneering families and historic cottages
Photographs: extensive range
Books, reports, journals, brochures: subjects depicted include industry, land development, wetlands and the estuary.
The website 'Our Knowledge, Our Land' provides information about the Mandurah Bindjareb Aboriginal community and includes photos, video, oral histories and significant historical and cultural sites.
Toegangen, gidsen en publicaties
Museum Newsletters are available on the website. Publications and photographs are available for sale.
Toegang
Openingstijden
Open: Tuesday to Friday, 10am–4pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am–3pm.
Raadpleegvoorwaarden en -eisen
Toegankelijkheid
dienstverlening
onderzoeksdienstverlening
Research assistance available.
reproduktiedienstverlening
Copying facilities available.
Publiekruimten
Beheer
Identificatie van de beschrijving
Identificatiecode van de instelling
Toegepaste regels en/of conventies
Status
Niveau van detaillering
Datering van aanmaak, herziening of verwijdering
Taal (talen)
Schrift(en)
Bronnen
Onderhoudsaantekeningen
Trefwoorden
Access Points
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Thematic area)
Arts and Culture (Thematic area)
Built Environment (Thematic area)
Education (Thematic area)
Family / Domestic Life (Thematic area)
Genealogical (Thematic area)
Indigenous (Thematic area)
Industry, Manufacturing and Commerce (Thematic area)
Local Studies (Thematic area)
Clipboard
Eerste contactpersoon
3 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah
Postal address: PO Box 210, Mandurah WA 6210 Mandurah, Western Australia 6210