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Stunning book recalls yesteryear in the City of Wanneroo
Published Tuesday, 1st December 2015
The City of Wanneroo is proud to announce the release of Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections a book detailing the intriguing history of the City’s people.
The book was launched by Mayor Tracey Roberts on 30 November at the City’s Library and Cultural Centre, attended by special guests including some of the City’s Pioneers.
Mayor Roberts said the beautifully designed and printed book features compelling oral histories of residents.
“Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections fuses historic accounts of life in the City with photos that recall Wanneroo’s rich history,” she said.
“So much heart has gone into creating this high quality book which offers a snapshot to yesteryear. Discover how people lived, worked and enjoyed their leisure time back in the day.”
The book features stories gleaned from the extensive collection of oral histories of Pioneers and others who have made Wanneroo home since the beginning of the 20th century.
The recollections are complemented by concise historical summaries and beautiful photographs of memorabilia.
Live, Work, Play: Wanneroo Recollections will be a valuable reference book for schools and museums to help teach local history as part of the Australian curriculum.
The book will be available for sale from 1 December at the Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo and the City’s libraries.
Softback edition $25 - limited hardback edition $35
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