Maylands Historical Society
Maylands Historical Society In October 1992 at a public meeting held in the Maylands Library the Maylands Ratepayers and Residents Association proposed the formation of a local historic society. The Mayor of the City of Stirling accepted the motion and declared the formation of the Maylands Historical Society (MHS). The MHS was officially registered and […]
Maylands Boy Scouts
In 1917, the Presbyterian Church held the monthly parade of the 15th Troop of the West Australian Maylands Boys Scouts, under scout master, D. Campbell.
WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO)
WAYJO (WA Youth Jazz Orchestra) is now based at Maylands Hall. See our WAYJO Flickr Album for digitised images and other digitised information.
Ugly Men’s Association
In the 1920s, the Maylands branch of the Ugly Men’s Association held dances in the Masonic Hall including their popular old-time dances and a steamer dance. In 1931, the Maylands branch of the Ugly Men’s Association held a carnival in the Masonic Hall.
Shire of Perth
In 1961, Maylands became part of the Shire of Perth. in 1971, the Shire of Perth (including Maylands) became the City of Stirling. See our Shire of Perth Flickr Album for digitised images and other digitised information.
RSL
The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) – later simplified to the Returned Services League (RSL) – formed after World War I to represent the interests of servicemen, who returned from war service overseas. A Maylands Railways sub-branch of the RSL formed in the 1930s. The women’s auxiliary of the Railway Workshops […]
RAAF
The Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) connections with the Maylands Aerodrome are honoured in plaques at Aerodrome Park in Maylands. Although there were no RAAF bases in Western Australia until 1938 (when RAAF Base Pearce opened at Bullsbrook), a RAAF display was part of the Australia Aero Club (West Australian Section) second annual pageant in 1932. […]
Maylands Rowing Club
The Maylands Rowing Club held a carnival dance at the Masonic Hall in 1934. For more information See the information and images in our Maylands Rowing Club Flickr album
Maylands Homing Club
In the 1930s, the Maylands Homing Club (a pigeon racing club) held its meetings at the Maylands Masonic Hall. The Maylands Homing Club’s 1936 social was held in the Masonic Hall.
Ansett Airlines
A plaque at Maylands Aerodrome Park states ‘In 1957, ANA was absorbed by Ansett Transport Industries to form Ansett-ANA, which in turn became Ansett Airlines in 1968′. See our Ansett Airlines Flickr Album for digitised images and other digitised information.