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Enter the 2020 History and Heritage Awards

Hamersley Hamersley is named after the Edward Hamersley family who

settled in the area after arriving in the Swan River Colony in 1837. Margaret, the eldest daughter, went on to marry John Forrest, a well-known surveyor and the first Premier of Western Australia. The low-lying areas within Hamersley were used for market gardening during the early years, with the remaining land being largely undeveloped. Residential growth in Hamersley occurred in two stages. The western section was subdivided and developed in the early 1970’s, while the eastern portion was subdivided later in the decade. Residential development continued into the 1980’s. Hamersley was the first suburb in the region to be guided by the principles of cul-de-sac design, which later formed the basis for other subdivisions within the northern corridor. To discover more about the City’s history, visit the Mount Flora Museum on Elvire Street on Wednesdays from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, other times by appointment.

Entries are now open for the 2020 History and Heritage Awards. Held every two years, the awards celebrate the conservation of local heritage and streetscapes as well as the promotion of history and heritage. The Heritage category acknowledges conservation of the built environment and streetscape as well as the education and promotion of heritage within the City of Stirling. The History category calls on entrants to submit

photographs (up to five) taken in the City of Stirling prior to 1990. For the ‘Photograph with a story’ section, entrants will need to provide a short story (up to 200 words) with each image and the ‘Photograph with a caption’ requires a small caption (up to 10 words). The City will also present an award for the Best Youth Entry. Visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/ heritageawards to enter.

Heritage Incentives Program Did you know that eligible heritage properties can apply for a range of incentives including heritage grants, rates concessions, technical advice and fee waivers? If your property is on the City’s

Recognising that our heritage buildings form an essential part of the community, the incentives work to retain and enhance buildings of heritage significance. Letters have been posted to owners of all eligible properties to inform them of the program. Visit www.yoursay. stirling.wa.gov.au/heritageincentives or phone the City on (08) 9205 8555 for more details.

Heritage List and Categories 1 and 2A of the City’s Local Heritage Survey, you may be eligible to apply for an incentive in the City’s Heritage Incentives Program.

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