Tree warning over widening

The Mount Lawley Society supports the Guildford Road to Ruin Lobby Group, the Sixth Avenue Residents Action Group and all other groups opposed to the widening of Guildford Road. Read more in these two articles in The Voice: https://perthvoiceinteractive.com/2017/02/10/tree-warning-over-widening/ https://perthvoiceinteractive.com/2017/01/20/facing-the-chop/

Walk & Talk 2017

HERITAGE PERTH 'WALK & TALK' 2017 SERIES This fabulous program offers a variety of FREE lunchtime guided walks and talks to help you get to know more about Perth's amazing history. Held in different locations around the city and focused on different elements of our heritage, this is a great opportunity to discover more about Perth's past, its future and the link between the two. http://heritageperth.com.au/news-events/walk-talk-2017/

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1956 POST-WAR AUSTERITY HOME IN HERITAGE PROTECTION AREA VERY WORTHY OF SAVING. THE CITY OF STIRLING'S DECISION TO PROTECT THE HERITAGE MENORA HOME FROM DEMOLITION WAS REJECTED BY THE STATE ADMINISTRATION TRIBUNAL AND WILL NOW BE REFERRED BACK TO THE CITY: "The Tribunal found that the existing dwelling did not make a positive contribution to the cultural heritage significance of Menora, even though it was relatively intact and demonstrated some influences of the Post-War Austerity architectural style." 26 Holmfirth Street, Menora was unlikely to have been built for or by a captain of industry or a top civil servant but it forms part of our cultural and built heritage as much as if not more than the larger grand homes of our heritage protection areas. The Society has established the home was built in 1956 as you can see from the plumbing connection and the Inspection to the Minister’s Sewer in December 1956, which also shows the building layout has not changed from what is currently existing in 2016/17. Heritage protection cannot be conveniently boxed into ‘grand’ and ‘simple’. Homes like this austere cottage built in 1956 is the glue which holds the whole heritage protection area together. 26 Holmfirth Street, Menora was unlikely to have been built for or by a captain of industry or a top civil servant but it forms part of our cultural and built heritage as much as if not more than the larger grand homes of our heritage protection areas. It is an austere cottage in L-shaped formation which is a recognisable feature of homes in Menora, particularly in Bradford St (to the rear). It is certainly not as the TPG architect suggests ‘incongruous’ or as the applicant’s architect suggests “odd” and “out of character” to the area. The Holmfirth/Bradford Street subdivision was the last subdivision in Menora, occurring in the 1950s. This was because it bordered the Scaddan Pine Plantation. Not all soldiers retired after WWII. Many went on to serve well into the 1950s through to the Korean War and austerity cottages like 26 Holmfirth St became their home. If it was not a home for a retired serviceman then it could well have been a home for a school teacher or median wage earner. The objectives of the Heritage Control Area in clause 6.6.1 of the City’s Planning Scheme state: “To ensure the conservation and retention of buildings within the Heritage Protection Area Special Control Area dating from early 1900s to the 1950s where the architectural style of the building is generally intact; To ensure the retention of existing buildings referred to in (a) above to maintain the existing character of the streetscape.” The Society finds both objectives satisfied. The applicant’s own heritage architect describes the home as ‘intact’. The timber windows remain and its L-shaped original configuration has not been compromised. The applicant has failed to prove as required under the Guidelines the home was built post-1960 or is no longer an intact example of its architectural style. Instead, criticism is made of the simpler architectural features compared to the grander homes of Menora. Approving demolition will result in a deterioration of the streetscape. There is room available to the rear for an extension which may or may not be a double storey. Accordingly, the owners of this property (since December 2013) have [had] options.

Seven-storey Inglewood alarms locals

The Mount Lawley Society supports the Beaufort Street residents of Inglewood who are outraged over a proposed seven storey block of flats on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Beaufort Street Inglewood. The residents support the City of Stirling’s planning rules for height limits of 3/4 storeys in their precinct. However, the developer wants to break the rules using the DAP and SAT secret meetings service – Section 31. The Beaufort Street group of residents has done a great job getting media exposure in local newspapers and on Channel 7 news. Here’s some of that media: https://perthvoiceinteractive.com/2016/12/09/seven-storey-inglewood-alarms-locals/ In this article below the project architect used the usual name calling of “selfish NIMBYS” to marginalise the residents objecting to the developer breaking the rules. http://www.communitynews.com.au/stirling-times/news/inglewood-high-rise-proposal-misses-the-mark/

City of Stirling

THIS PROPOSED SEVEN STOREY DEVELOPMENT ON THE CORNER OF BEAUFORT AND EIGHTH AVE is an over development of the site in terms of its bulk, scale, height and under parking which presents a detrimental, cumulative impact on the amenity of the Inglewood Town Centre. PLEASE DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN. Full article in The Voice Online: https://perthvoiceinteractive.com/2016/12/09/seven-storey-inglewood-alarms-locals/

Mount Lawley Society Summer Sundowner

Our Society is very fortunate to have the CEO of the WA Museum, Alec Coles, who has offered to speak to our guests and members at our Summer Sundowner this coming Monday 5th December 2016 at 7.00pm. This is a unique and rare opportunity to hear about everything the Museum will offer as well as ask any questions you may have. The computerised image of how it will look certainly looks exciting and breathtaking. ​ Please advise if you would like to attend. If you'd care to attend our AGM, which will be held at 6.30pm for half an hour on the same night, you are most welcome.

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Members, neighbours and friends are invited to our SUMMER SUNDOWNER Monday 5th December 2016 7.00pm - 10.00pm at the Mount Lawley Bowling Club, Cnr Storthes and Rookwood Streets Mount Lawley with special Guest Speaker, MR ALEC COLES, CEO OF THE WA MUSEUM who will be speaking about one of the most significant museum redevelopments in the world today — our New Museum in Perth Only $30 per head (with new 2016 members only $20 per head) Please go to the MLS website home page to download the invitation and RSVP reply form. http://www.mountlawleysociety.org.au/ Please note the Sundowner follows the Mount Lawley Society Annual General Meeting 6.30pm - 7.00pm which you are all welcome to attend.

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Heritage gets hip

HERITAGE GETS HIP Last Sunday’s Hip on Heritage film festival at the Astor Theatre was a milestone in the Mt Lawley Society’s mission to prove heritage is not just for stuffy history buffs. To read more from the Voice Newspaper's coverage of the event go to https://perthvoiceinteractive.com/2016/11/25/heritage-gets-hip-2/

A big congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Hip on Heritage Short Film Festival! Winner of the Student Category: Finnian Williamson with his film "Empty Shelves" and Winner of the Open Category: Alfindy Agyputri & Cassandra Lionetto-Civa with their film "Sojourners:The Story of 124 James St" The festival was a huge success with a great turnout, and the organisers would like to thank again, the Astor Theatre, Alison James for judging the films, the event sponsors, Irving and Keenan and the City of Stirling, all of the entrants, and of course all of those who attended. Planning can now begin for next year.......

Hip on Heritage Short Film Festival - Astor Theatre Perth

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPEN CATEGORY FINALISTS IN OUR HIP ON HERITAGE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: "Sojourners: The Story of 124 James St" by Alfindy Agyputri and Cassandra Lionetto-Civa "Chronicle - An Exhibition by Sioux Tempest" by Sioux Tempest Please support your local filmmakers who are exploring Perth's unique past and heritage. Some of the themes that our finalists went with were exploring Northbridge's rich Chinese heritage and a modern re-imaging of Perth's historical architecture. Student Category finalists announced VERY SOON. Secure your tickets today at the Astor Box Office. http://www.astortheatreperth.com/events/hip-heritage-short-film-festival/