Ephemera on tourism : Box 26 : Pre 1990 : Western Australia
Item Number |
Title |
Author |
Date |
Format |
Description |
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Folder 1/Item 01 |
West Australian Quiz |
West Australian Government Tourist & Publication Bureau |
Nov. 1949 |
stapled pamphlet |
Information on common inquiries and statistics about WA from Pocket Year Book. |
Folder 1/Item 02 |
Economic Summary, Western Australia |
Department of Industrial Development, WA |
1969 |
stapled pamphlet |
An introduction to the growing economy of WA including statistics and graphs. |
Folder 1/Item 03 |
Western Australia Sunshine Tours 1973 |
Pioneer Tours |
Dec. 1, 1972 |
stapled pamphlet |
A selection of bus tours in 1972-74 within Western Australia and from Darwin with departure dates, prices and itineraries. |
Folder 1/Item 04 |
Western Australia Welcomes you ... |
West Australian Government Tourist Development Authority |
Aug. 21-24, 1973 |
folded pamphlet |
A brief introduction to Perth and south-west of WA for delegates of the 17th Biennial Conference in Perth of the Library Association of Australia. |
Folder 1/Item 05 |
Western Australia Scenic Tours |
Parlorcar Tours |
Feb. 1, 1973 |
folded pamphlet |
Multiday bus tours of WA with departure dates, itineraries and prices. |
Folder 1/Item 06 |
The Katameraire and The Swan River |
folded pamphlet |
Advertising pamphlet of passenger catamaran 3 hour historical tour on the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle. |
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Folder 1/Item 07 |
Western Australia |
Government Tourist and Publicity Bureau |
1933 |
folded pamphlet |
Overview of WAs fisheries, pearling, marsupials, physical features, secondary industries, education, forests, tourists and land settlement in 1933, includes photos, tables and maps, |
Folder 1/Item 08 |
Traveluxe Tours, Western Australia |
Warners' Traveluxe Service |
[Oct.1953] |
folded pamphlet |
Chauffeur driven short, day and multi-day tours of Perth and south-west WA in late model De Soto cars. |
Folder 1/Item 09 |
Western Australia 150. What's it all about... |
Air Commodore S.W. Dallywater |
[1976] |
folded pamphlet |
Preliminary information for planning and participation on 'Way '79' Western Australia anniversary year: the year of excitement. |
Folder 1/Item 10 |
Western Australia: a place to grow |
[1969] |
folded pamphlet |
Promotes WA as a place to grow 'for people, for capital and for ideas'. Includes maps and facts and figures on the economy, primary products and resources. |
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Folder 1/Item 11 |
Caves of Western Australia |
Western Australian Tourist Development Authority |
folded pamphlet |
Description of four caves and the cave formations found in south-west WA, and one north of Perth at Yanchep. |
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Folder 1/Item 12 |
The Caves Country of Western Australia |
WA Government Tourist Bureau |
folded pamphlet |
Promotional pamphlet on the accommodation and prices at Caves House, Yallingup and Yanchep Park. |
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Folder 1/Item 13 |
John Forrest National Park, Mundaring Weir and Kalamunda |
Western Australian Government Travel Centre |
[July 1976] |
single sheet |
Self driving round tour (90km) with sites from Perth to John Forrest National Park vial Mundaring and Kalamunda. |
Folder 1/Item 14 |
York and Beverley |
Western Australian Government Travel Centre |
[July 1976] |
single sheet |
Self driving round tour (267kms) with sites from Perth to York and Beverley. |
Folder 1/Item 15 |
Northam, Toodyay and 'El Caballo Blanco' |
Western Australian Government Travel Centre |
[July 1976] |
single sheet |
Self driving round tour (209kms) with sites from Perth to Toodyay and Northam. |
Folder 1/Item 16 |
Serpentine, Araluen & Canning Dams |
Western Australian Government Travel Centre |
[July 1976] |
single sheet |
Self driving round tour (138kms) with sites from Perth to Serpentine and Canning Dams. |
Folder 1/Item 17 |
Western Australia Motor Tours from the Capital City |
The Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
1938 |
folded pamphlet |
Half-day and Full-day 'sedan' car tours of Perth and surrounds taking in hills, valleys, mountains, caves, rivers and ocean beaches and includes itineraries and prices. |
Folder 1/Item 18 |
Palorcars Tours: Weekend Wildflower Study and Photographic Tours |
Palorcars Tours and WA Government Tourist Bureau |
folded sheet |
Two day tour from Perth north to Jurien Bay to study wildflowers with botanist. |
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Folder 1/Item 19 |
Something to Know |
West Australian Chamber of Manufacturers, Perth |
1937 |
stapled booklet |
Collection of facts and statistics on WA including timeline from 1616 to 1935, and government, industry and the economy facts. |
Folder 1/Item 20 |
Western Australian Accommodation Guide to Perth and Principal Country Towns |
WA Government Tourist Development Authority |
June 1964 |
stapled brochure |
List of accommodations throughout WA; includes phone, address, tariffs and amenities. |
Folder 1/Item 21 |
The Western Third |
Tourist Publicity Bureau of Perth |
Sept. 1948 |
stapled booklet |
Quarterly booklet of information for those contemplating migrating to WA. Information mainly taken from newspaper articles and government reports. |
Folder 1/Item 22 |
Your Holiday in Western Australia |
Govt. Print Perth WA |
[Jan. 1961] |
folded sheet |
Descriptions of major towns in south-west WA and tourist map with driving distances in miles. |
Folder 1/Item 23 |
Western Australia's National Park |
stapled booklet |
Recreational information on 'National Park', 16 miles west of Perth, offering wildflower gardens, bush and swimming spots. |
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Folder 1/Item 24 |
Summer Scene in Western Australia |
Government Tourist Bureau |
[1946] |
stapled booklet |
Summer activities around the beaches, rivers, coastal towns, forests, sport and produce available. |
Folder 1/Item 25 |
Parks and Playgrounds of Western Australia |
Government Tourist Bureau |
1940 |
stapled booklet |
Recreational information on the Botanical Gardens, zoo, King's Park, National Park, Yanchep, the Hills, Stirling Ranges, south and min-northern districts. |
Folder 1/Item 26 |
Welcome to the Golden West |
Government Tourist Bureau |
1940-41 |
Booklet produced for distribution on the Trans-Australian Railway including information from Kalgoorlie to Perth, south to Albany and north to Geraldton. |
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Folder 1/Item 27 |
Summer Time in Western Australia |
Government Tourist Bureau |
[1936] |
stapled booklet |
Summer activities around the beaches, rivers, island resorts, northern and southern resort towns, ranges and forests. |
Folder 1/Item 28 |
Caravanning in W.A. |
C.T.I.A. of W.A. (Caravan Trades and Industries Association) |
1975 |
folded pamphlet |
Hints and information for caravanning, including maps and caravan parks in metropolitan and country areas. |
Folder 2/Item 01 |
Holiday in Western Australia |
W.A. Government Tourist and Publicity Bureau |
1948 |
stapled booklet |
Pictorial guide to Perth and the south-west of WA. |
Folder 2/Item 02 |
Forests and Flowers of Western Australia |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
[1961] |
stapled booklet |
Description of the karri forests around Pemberton and spring wildflowers in the South-West of WA. |
Folder 2/Item 03 |
Springtime in Western Australia |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
1940 |
stapled booklet |
Part of a series on WA, highlights Spring in Perth, the Hills and the South-West. |
Folder 2/Item 04 |
Wildflowers of Western Australia |
Westviews Pty Ltd |
stapled booklet |
Coloured booklet on wildflowers of WA produced for the WA Government Railways. |
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Folder 2/Item 05 |
We'll get you there |
Western Australian Government Travel Centre |
flyer |
Advertising flyer for WA Govt. Travel Centre for Lake Argyle, the South West and the goldfields. |
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Folder 2/Item 06 |
You are invited to Western Australia, the glorious golden west |
The Government Tourist Bureau Perth |
[pre 1939] |
stapled booklet |
Information for distribution to visitors in the Eastern States including transport options, rail distances, and highlights gold areas, Perth, beaches, rivers and ranges of the South West. |
Folder 2/Item 07 |
The Western Gateway to Australia |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
A guide for overseas visitors arriving by ship into Fremantle introducing Perth and the South West as well as tour suggestions including cruising north to Darwin, rail trips to eastern states. |
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Folder 2/Item 08 |
Western Australia, the state of excitement, Go 75 with Parlorcars |
Parlorcars |
1975 |
folded pamphlet |
Advertising flyer for multi day, full day and half day tours of WA including itineraries, dates and prices. |
Folder 2/Item 09 |
The Western third of Australia |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
[1940] |
stapled booklet |
Snapshot of WA for potential settlers including history, tourist and recreation destinations and primary production, industry and land settlement opportunities. |
Folder 2/Item 10 |
Western Australia and Northern Territory Tourist Guide and Speedo Road Chart |
Road guide to WA and NT including places and activities of interest, road charts and accommodation and tour advertisements. |
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Folder 3/Item 01 |
Round Railway Tours |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
1940 |
folded sheet |
Travelling by train in WA including fares, facilities and detailed map. |
Folder 3/Item 02 |
Land Cruises in Western Australia |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
[1938] |
folded pamphlet |
Short and multi day tours by De-Luxe tourist coach, includes itinerary and prices. |
Folder 3/Item 03 |
Trans-Australian Railway |
Commonwealth Railways |
Aug. 1929 |
folded pamphlet |
Detailed description of facilities and journey of the Trans-Australian Railway from Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta. Includes timetables, booking details, fares and connections to all eastern state cities. |
Folder 3/Item 04 |
Picturesque Travel in Western Australia |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
[1930] |
stapled booklet |
A descriptive and photographic tourist brochure for passengers on ships permitted to break their Australian journey in Fremantle. |
Folder 3/Item 05 |
Western Australia |
Ansett-ANA |
1967 |
folded pamphlet |
Winter sunshine air-road tours from Perth to Darwin, Wittenoon Gorge, and from Perth to Geraldton. Includes departure dates, fares and itineraries. |
Folder 3/Item 06 |
Western Australia for your next holiday |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
[post war] |
folded pamphlet |
Colour brochure on Perth, parks, beaches, caves, forests and flowers and transport options from the eastern states. |
Folder 3/Item 07 |
Western Australia for beaches and boats |
Western Australian Tourist Development Authority |
folded pamphlet |
Colour brochure featuring activities on the beaches and rivers. |
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Folder 3/Item 08 |
Mineral Treasure, Western Australia |
Mines Department |
[1980s] |
stapled booklet |
Minerals of WA and the mining companies involved including iron, nickel, bauxite, oil and gas, gold and others with geological map of WA. |
Folder 3/Item 09 |
South West... Golden West Holidays |
Ansett-ANA |
1966 |
folded pamphlet |
Advertising brochure for air-road tours to South West and Golden West. Includes departure dates, itineraries and fares. |
Folder 3/Item 10 |
Your holiday in Western Australia |
[various tourist bureaux] |
[1965] |
folded sheet |
Colour brochure of south-west corner of WA with map of major highways and roads and tourist bureaux. |
Folder 3/Item 11 |
West-Australian |
Government of Western Australia |
1969 |
stapled booklet |
German language coloured information brochure of WA including graphs, statistics and industries map. |
Folder 3/Item 12 |
Western Australia |
Australian National Travel Association |
Oct. 1963 |
folded pamphlet |
Travel brochure with information, tours and map of places of interest and accommodation. |
Folder 3/Item 13 |
More sun in friendly Western Australia |
Avis Rent-a-Car |
[1950s] |
folded pamphlet |
Day and multi-day self-drive car tours with distances, costs and itineraries. |
Folder 3/Item 14 |
The South-West of Western Australia |
Western Australian Tourist Development Authority |
[1960s] |
stapled booklet |
Brief description of highlights between Exmouth and Esperance including map. |
Folder 3/Item 15 |
Forests and Flowers of Western Australia |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
1965 |
stapled booklet |
Describes karri forest and associated industries and wildflower photos and tours available. |
Folder 4/ Item 01 |
Your Guide to the Golden West & Beautiful South |
Countrywide Tourist Promotions |
Aug. 1, 1985 |
stapled booklet |
Information and promotional advertisements on towns from Perth to Kalgoorlie, Esperance and south-west. Includes tourist bureaux information, town highlights and simple maps. |
Folder 4/ Item 02 |
See Western Australia: Stayaway Holidays by train and coach |
Public Transport Commission of New South Wales |
Jan. 1977 |
folded sheet |
Itinerary and booking form for 12 night and 16 night tours from Sydney to Perth return on Indian Pacific train. |
Folder 4/ Item 03 |
The great southern: Western Australia |
Western Australian Department of Tourism |
[1979] |
stapled brochure |
Guide and map of south-west WA including towns of Albany, Denmark, Walpole, Mt Barker and Stirling Ranges. |
Folder 4/ Item 04 |
The mid-west: Western Australia |
Western Australian Department of Tourism |
1979 |
stapled brochure |
Guide and map of mid-west WA including towns of Geraldton, Kalbarri and Meekatharra. |
Folder 4/ Item 05 |
Welcome to ... Western Australia |
Western Australian Government Railways Commission |
1951 |
folded pamphlet |
Visitors guide to main street of Perth city with information on train and bus services. |
Folder 4/ Item 06 |
Beside the Sea |
Government Tourist Bureau |
1946 |
stapled booklet |
Descriptions of seaside towns of southern WA. |
Folder 4/ Item 07 |
Historical Exhibitions and Museums of Western Australia: Opening Times |
Government Printer |
1976 |
folded pamphlet |
Opening times of historical places and museums throughout WA. |
Folder 4/ Item 08 |
The caves of the South West Western Australia |
1960 |
stapled pamphlet |
Description, history and photographs of south-west WA limestone caves. |
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Folder 4/ Item 09 |
Western Australia's Forests & Flowers |
Western Australian Tourist Development Authority |
folded pamphlet |
Coloured photographs and descriptions of wildflowers and karri forests including timber operations. |
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Folder 4/ Item 10 |
Port Authority Hostess, Port of Fremantle |
Port of Fremantle |
postcard |
Photograph of hostess to promote Port of Fremantle. |
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Folder 4/ Item 11 |
Historical Exhibitions and Museums of Western Australia |
Western Australian Department of Tourism |
1976 |
stapled brochure |
Description of historical places and museums of WA. |
Folder 4/ Item 12 |
In the garden of the west |
The South-West Tourist Association |
[1940] |
folded sheet |
Road map and photos of south-west WA from Mandurah to Albany. |
Folder 4/ Item 13 |
Tourist map and guide: South Western Australia |
Western Australian Tourist Development Authority |
folded sheet |
Coloured map and places of interest from Carnarvon to Esperance. |
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Folder 5/ Item 01 |
Introducing Western Australia |
State Immigration and Ethnic Affairs Office |
1981 |
stapled booklet |
Information for prospective immigrants from the UK on WA history, town centres, climate, housing, education, trades, government, leisure etc. |
Folder 5/ Item 02 |
Wildflowers of Western Australia |
The Government Tourist Bureau Perth |
1946 |
stapled brochure |
Description, localities and seasons of wildflowers with coloured painted plates of wildflowers with legend. |
Folder 5/ Item 03 |
Your holiday guide to relaxing the a State of excitement: Western Australia |
Western Australian Tourist Development Authority |
June 20, 1973 |
brochure |
Insert brochure in The Australian Women's Weekly on holidaying in WA. |
Folder 5/ Item 04 |
Australia is shrinking: come to the West for the 1957 Convention |
Western Australian Government Tourist Bureau |
1957 |
stapled brochure |
Promotes WA as a holiday resort for 'Eastern States people' with easy transport access by air travel. |
Folder 5/ Item 05 |
Introducing Western Australia |
WA Government Tourist and Publicity Bureau |
Jan. 1949 |
stapled booklet |
Promoting WA to immigrants highlighting industries, employment opportunities, education and social services. Includes map of world with Perth in centre. |
Folder 5/ Item 06 |
Western Australia: luxury coach, rail and air adventure tours |
AAT King's Tours Pty Ltd |
[1985] |
stapled brochure |
Promotional material on tours to WA 1985-86, includes itineraries, dates and prices. |
Folder 5/ Item 07 |
Western Australia: the surprising South |
Western Australian Department of Tourism |
[1970-80s] |
stapled brochure |
Where to go. What to see. What to do series. Large coloured brochure promoting south WA with road maps and photos. |
Folder 5/ Item 08 |
Western Australia: Perth. Its coast and countryside |
Western Australian Department of Tourism |
[1970-80s] |
stapled brochure |
Where to go. What to see. What to do series. Large coloured brochure promoting Perth and surrounds with road maps and photos. |
Folder 5/ Item 09 |
Western Australia: the big and boisterous North |
Western Australian Department of Tourism |
[1970-80s] |
stapled brochure |
Where to go. What to see. What to do series. Large coloured brochure highlighting the northwest of WA, includes road maps and photographs. |
Folder 5/ Item 10 |
Travel news from Western Australia |
Western Australian Department of Tourism |
May 1978 |
stapled sheets |
Newsletter updating WA events and services in the lead up to 150 year celebrations in 1979. |
Folder 5/ Item 11 |
Glorious Western Australia |
Government Tourist and Publicity Bureau, Perth |
[1938] |
brochure |
Lyrical description of WA for tourists with advertisements and information about Perth, south-west, agriculture and resources. |