Bassendean Memorial Library

This National Reconciliation Week, we are embracing the 2026 theme, All In; a reminder that reconciliation is something we all take part in together.

The artwork for this year’s theme was created by Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey. It’s title: Gaagal takes its name from the Gumbaynggirr word for “Ocean,” a powerful spiritual totem for the Gumbaynggirr people. The movement and flow of its ocean currents symbolises people from all backgrounds coming together.

Thank you to everyone who came together for our Reconciliation-themed Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, where we talked about what it means to be sorry, where we sang some of Gina William’s songs in Noongar and read stories by the wonderful Sally Morgan.

It’s wonderful to see so many people taking steps in their reconciliation journey, borrowing books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, and embracing First Nations kaartdijin.

Let’s continue forward with open minds and open hearts. Always was, always will be ❤️💛🖤

Today's Tuesday Treasure is of Bassendean Railway Station, c1947
The station opened on 2 May 1910 and was initially named West Guildford. Renamed Bassendean in 1922 and the station was manned from 1910-1977. The Bassendean Railway Station was 7 rail miles (11 kms) north east of Perth on the Fremantle-Guildford line.
The current railway station was remade in 2003 and the official opening of the new Bassendean Railway Station and the re-opening of Old Perth Road occurred on 24 July 2004.
Images scanned from "A history of Bassendean" by Alf T. Thomas.

Find this picture and more online in the Bassendean Memorial Library Catalogue!

Photo number P703 - Bassendean Railway Station, c1947
Watch this space for more to come in the coming weeks.

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