Northbridge History Project
The Northbridge History Project was begun in 2007 with a view to recording the stories and growth of the area since the colonisation of Perth in 1829.
Since its inception many people and different agencies have cooperated to bring together the hidden stories of this historic area of Perth city. Every year a special day is set aside to bring together some of the interest groups to pool their collective knowledge and to ensure that following generations are made aware of the special place Northbridge has in the State’s History. To be part of the 2010 Studies Day, interested people can register by emailing the project. Often students have availed themselves of the opportunity to be part of the Research Team to discover the colourful past of Northbridge.
“Northbridge is a fascinating and complex area, originally part of an interconnected freshwater lake system occupied by the Nyoongar people. Through repeated waves of migration, nearly fifty different nationalities and ethnic groups have called the area ‘home’ at one time or another.”
Recently the project launched a set of Curriculum Materials for students in years 8 to 11 Local History Studies. These are currently available on CD and the Project management is keen to send them out to schools. As well as the CD and the main website, WA DET teachers can access related Curriculum Resources in the K10 Syllabus through the portal. The Northbridge History Project is an excellent way to study local history.
For other Local History the CMIS Theme page – Western Australia has some good starting points.
