EARLY BUSINESSES OF VINCENT - A LOCAL HISTORY

 “Early business of Vincent; a local history” was launched in November 2010 to much positive acclaim.  Many of the early business owners attended the launch and were reunited with old friends and neighbours after many years.

One exciting aspect of this book is that it includes reminiscences and photographs from many people whose families ran the butchers, bakers, barbers, chemists, corner shops, and the other businesses that made this such a vibrant community.

The local history staff have been conducting interviews and collecting photos for over ten years, and much of the book has resulted from these. The heritage staff also provided research assistance and the book includes some business premises which are listed on the Town’s Municipal Heritage Inventory.

There is now an amazing collection of local history available in the Local History Centre within the library.  The Centre is open from 9.00 to 1.00 on weekdays, and from 2.00 by appointment. 

You can buy “Early businesses” in the library, at the City of Vincent Administration Office, or download an order form here. A limited edition hard cover is available for $50.00 or soft cover for $35.00.  Postage and handling applies when ordering online.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MHI

Notice is given, under clause (3) (i) of Policy No. 3.6.5 relating to Heritage Management – Amendments to the Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI), of the proposed deletion of the following place from the City’s Municipal Heritage Inventory:

 ·         No. 590 (Lots 12 & 118) Newcastle Street, West Perth

A Heritage Assessment for No. 590 Newcastle Street, West Perth is available for viewing on the Community Consultation page of the City’s website www.vincent.wa.gov.au and from the ‘News and Events’ page of the City’s dedicated heritage website www.vincentheritage.com.au.

 For further information, please contact Heritage Officer Hoping Au on 9273 6069 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.

Written comments should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Attention: Strategic Planning, Sustainability & Heritage Services – Amendments to the Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI) and lodged at the Administration & Civic Centre, posted to PO Box 82, Leederville WA 6902, faxed to (08) 9273 6099 or emailed to mail@vincent.wa.gov.au by 5.00pm Tuesday 7 February 2012.

HERITAGE ASSISTANCE FUND

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  Are you an owner of a property on the Town’s Municipal Heritage Inventory?

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  Are you thinking about undertaking conservation works on your property?

If yes, then you might be interested in applying for funding through the Town of Vincent’s Heritage Assistance Fund.

The Heritage Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to persons who wish to undertake approved heritage conservation projects on places listed on the Town of Vincent Municipal Heritage Inventory. Eligible projects are entitled to up to 50% of the total cost of works, up to a maximum of $5,000.

The Town may consider varying this amount depending on the numbers and types of applications that are received and Council funding available.

Examples of conservation works can include, but are not limited to, re-roofing, paint and render removal, reinstatement of facades and tuck-pointing. You can also apply for funding for conservation documentation, including conservation plans and structural engineer reports.

Applications close FRIDAY 13 April 2012 at 4.30pm.