Ephemera on tourism : Box 26 : Pre 1990 : Western Australia

Item Number

Title

Author

Date

Format

Description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Folder 4/ Item 10

Port Authority Hostess, Port of Fremantle

Port of Fremantle

postcard

Photograph of hostess to promote Port of Fremantle.

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.

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.