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HERITAGE FESTIVAL
SUNDAY MARCH 30TH
10.00am – 4.00pm
Stirling Square
Guildford
ACKNOWLEDGING 100 YEARS
TBREAK OF WW1
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CHILDREN’S PIONEER GAMES & ACTIVITIES
VINTAGE TRANSPORT & MACHINERY
SWAN ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLES FAIR
HISTORICAL EXHIBITIONS
RIFLE FIRING & DRILLS
LOG CHOPPING & CRAFT DEMOS
ART, CRAFT & PRODUCE MARKETS
MUSIC, DANCE, FOOD STALLS
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE
Guildford
The Festival – from past to present
I went to my first agricultural show at East Guildford, not
far from where the East Guildford railway station is now. It
was pretty good, very countrified and everyone was enjoying
themselves. There were a lot of horses and a few sheep, pigs and
vegetables. There was a greasy pole with a leg of mutton and a
sovereign on top and I saw the natives climbing it. A native called
Jingi speared a loaf of bread at eighty yards. Afterwards they had
racing on the Woodbridge flats. That was where they used to have
sloughing matches. Everyone had to go to the fields with their
ploughs all in pieces, put them together and then start. Each one
had to plough an acre and the best and the quickest got a prize.
My uncle James Jones took the prize three years running.
Oliver Jones interviewed at his home in Swan Street, Guildford 1927
Guildford was declared a municipality in 1871 and
granted its own crest of anchor, sheath and grapes.
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Sit back, relax, grab a drink and a bit to
eat, from one of the many food choices on
offer whilst enjoying live entertainment
throughout the day.
Blues and roots trio, Jon Edwards and
the Murder Mouse Blues Band,
feature a lively mix of blues, folk and
celtic, creating a stunning original sound.
Reflecting on the role played by Guildford
in training our troops for WWI.
In 1912, the Commonwealth Government
purchased a 203 acre property on the
south bank of the Helena River. Here they
established Remount Depot to break and
train horses for use in light horse, artillery
and transport units.
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The Ragged and Hallabaloo and
Morris dancing with, The Mad Tatters
and The Perth Morris Men.
Hip, hop and jazz dancing will delight
with the children, from Happy Feet
Dance Studio.
Acknowledging 100 years since the outbreak of WWI
Pictorial history of the Guildford Remount Depot
and the units that trained there. Photographic
displays and memorabilia depicting the life of
a Light Horseman during WW1. Combined
exhibition presented by Swan Guildford
Extensive facilities were built and in 1913 a
Battery of Field Artillery and its headquarters
were co-located at the South Guildford depot.
They trained in the use of the horse drawn 18
pounder field guns.
Historical Society Inc, Military History
Society of WA and collectors of Light Horse
material.
After the outbreak of war, the facility was expanded
to include training of Field Artillery, Field Engineers,
Service Corps and Light Horse units before they were
sent to Gallipoli and then on to France and Belgium.
The Light Horse remained in the Middle East to
defeat the Turkish troops.
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Midland Local History Collection: Stories of those sent
to fight in WW1 from the Swan Region and how it impacted on
loved ones left behind
A FANTASTIC FUN FILLED DAY
OUT FOR ALL AGES
More Guildford Heritage Festival highlights
Step back in time with a novel glimpse into the cultural
activities, amusements and everyday living of a bygone era.
Swan Antique & Collectables Fair: Guildford Town
From vintage machinery, tools and prams to log chopping,
wood turning, book binding and calligraphy demos ... there is
something for everyone.
Learn to send a message
and decipher the code
with the Morsecodians,
or just relax whilst
taking in the sights with
Swan Valley Wagon
Trails on board a pioneer
style, horse drawn
wagon.
Hall, Saturday 29th March 9am – 4pm and Sunday March
30th 9am-4pm. Something for everyone – Victorian, Art
Décor, Retro and all manner of collectables. Entry Fee $3.00
Perth Rifle and Artillery Regiment 1860: A living
history group portraying the military and social life of a
Volunteer Soldier during 1860 – 1901. Featuring a display
of uniforms, kits, drills and firearms. Parades and firing of
muskets throughout the day.
Vintage and veteran
vehicles: Veteran Car Club
of WA (Inc) will display
military vehicles and historic
cars. Displays from the
Vauxhall Car Club and the
Austin Healey club along with
vintage vehicles from private
collectors.
WA Historical Cycle
Club: Collectors showcase
bicycles of historic interest
from the mid 19th century
to present day. Parades
throughout the day.
So many highlights make up the fantastic Guildford Heritage
Festival.
Built by local resident Mick
O’Shea, the Steam Launch
SS Emmamadeline, is
a functioning steam boat,
which runs up and down the
Swan River.
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
Fun for all ages with the Swan Guildford Historical
Society pioneer games and activities. Face painting,
balloon twisters, amusement rides and more.
Royal Western Australian Historical Society:
TRACMAC Display
photographic exhibition and book sale.
of vintage tractors with
agricultural machinery,
shearing equipment, sewing,
machines, toys and household
items from the 1900’s.
A vast and unique
array of locally
designed,
handcrafted and
grown produce
and wares to temp
and inspire.
Established 1829
Swan Guildford
Historical Society (Inc)
GUILDFORD
Established 1962
Meetings are held in the Mechanics Institute, Meadow Street,
Guildford on the second Monday of the month at 7pm. With
an interesting array of guest speakers and an opportunity
to mingle with members of the society over refreshments, it
makes for an informative and enjoyable evening.
For further information please call 9379 1829.
The Guildford Goal
In September 1840, the
Perth Gazette (9/9/1840)
published a letter
saying “Guildford has
found a very serious
inconvenience in having
no lock up cell or Stocks in a place
which is the focus to all parts of the Colony and containing
three public houses, as riotous behaviour was causing
concern.”
In October 1840 Henry Triggs prepared plans to build the
Gaol, the first government building in Guildford, and costed
the material at £125.00 for two cells a Constable’s rooms and
a pair of stocks at £6.00. John Wellbourne was appointed to
do the work at a cost of £80.00. The building was completed
in 1841. There was no evidence that the stocks were produced.
The building also doubled as a Post Office.
Once opened, it was used to house people accused of great
and small crimes. People charged with greater crimes,
or receiving sentences of more than a few weeks, were
transferred to Perth or Fremantle Gaols.
THINGS YOU MUST SEE AND DO
Enjoy self guided, Guildford
Heritage Walk Trails. Walks
range from 20 – 75 mins.
Maps available from the
Swan Valley Visitor Centre.
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Browse the James Street antique
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specialty home décor shops.
Stirling Square is a two minute walk from the Guildford Train Station.
Grab a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner at
one of Guildford’s many restaurants, pubs and cafes.
The 2014
View what life was like behind bars at Guildford
Goal. Visit Taylor’s Cottage and see how the workers
used to live.
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Proudly supported by:
To find out more about Guildford’s Heritage visit the
“Gateway to the Swan Valley Exhibition” at the Swan
Valley Visitor Centre.
For everything in and around Guildford
contact Swan Valley Visitor Centre
Open 7 days, 9am – 4pm
Cnr Meadow and Swan Streets
Ph: 9379 9400
www.swanvalley.com.au
STAIRCASE DESIGN 9279 9146
The Museum Precinct in Meadow Street Guildford is home to
the Swan Guildford Historical Society. Volunteers within the
society are dedicated to the conservation and preservation
of the region whilst promoting an appreciation for and an
awareness of its rich cultural heritage.
Thank you to the local Guildford business community
and the dedicated team of volunteers for their ongoing
support of the Guildford Heritage Festival.
For further information on the
Guildford Heritage Festival please contact the
Guildford Heritage Festival Council Inc.
on 6278 4652.