Ron Maidment Archives Shire of Capel Overview

Ron Maidment Archives Shire of Capel

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Murals abound along the main street of Capel, an expression of local pride in the town. When you see the possum peering at you, you will have found the Iluka Capel Public Library, which houses the Ron Maidment Archives Room. Created as a result of a major bequest by local resident Ron Maidment, this collection has been further developed and maintained by hard working volunteers who assist the Senior Library Officer

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Address:

Forest Road
Capel WA 6271
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9727 0290

Email:

localhistory@capel.wa.gov.au

Opening Hours

Thurs 10am - 4pm

Sesquicentenary Quilt

Capel celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1993 and this quilt is one of the special legacies of the celebrations. Designed and meticulously sewn by local quilters, it includes many elements which tell...

Movie Projector and Posters

Hawaii might be a long way from Capel, but its romance and fun was beamed into the local hall when “Paradise Hawaiian Style” was the movie on that particular Saturday. The picture show was embedded in...

Orient Line Award for Export Butter

This Orient Line Award for Export Butter was awarded to the Capel Dairy in 1960. This competition involved the judging of butter in both London and Perth, and was a highly sought after award. The...

Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre

Where trails meet

Walking into the Trails and Visitor Centre, the energy of the Dwellingup community is all around you. This building is a hub of intrigue, stories and experiences. The large touch screens provide not...

Coalfields Museum

The Coalfields Museum comprises an historic collection which is making good use of the district’s old Roads Board building. The display of old machinery and vehicles behind the smart brick building is...

Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

An old school building in the centre of Bunbury houses a fascinating overview of the history of this important regional centre. Stepping into this historic building from Arthur Street, you are...

Ngowanjerindj - Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Heritage Centre

A place where the local history of Noongar people in Gnowangerup is shared and looked after.

Ngowanjerindji is the local Noongar word for Gnowangerup, home of the mallee fowl. The Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation and Cultural Heritage Centre shares stories of local Noongar heritage, culture...