Bayswater

Bayswater is quite a large-sized suburb north-east of Perth. It is bounded by Broun and Walter Roads in the north and the Swan River to the south. This is approximately half-way between Perth and Midland and is on the rail line. The area contains a mix of residential properties, light industry and river-front park lands. Bayswater gets it name from a homestead in the area which was sold to a Mr Dribble in 1885. The name originates from the London borough

Bayswater - Hotel

Built as far back 1898, the Bayswater Hotel is situated at the south end of Beechboro Road, on the corner of Railway Parade in Bayswater. The hotel has survived a one-time demolition threat and also enjoyed renovations in the 1960's and again in the 1990's. September 2010. Photos Ref: BAYS001

Bayswater - King William Street

A view from the footbridge over the King William Street underpass (the road passes beneath the train lines). This is looking across Whatley Crescent and east down King William Street. September 2010. Photos Ref: BAYS002

Bayswater - King William Street

Looking west along King William Street towards Whatley Crescent and the road subway under the railway tracks. September 2010. Photos Ref: BAYS003

Bayswater - Underpass

This is the road subway under the railway tracks. It's looking west so the continuance of the road beyond the bridge is Coode Street. This bridge, notorious for trucks getting stuck underneath, was built circa 1923. It was demolished in April 2023. A new, higher bridge is now located on this side of the old bridge. September 2010. Photos Ref: BAYS004

(Demolished 15 April 2023)

Bayswater - Underpass

Here is the brand new Coode Street bridge, apparently with one extra metre of road clearance from the old one. Up above are 4 train platforms and a substantial walk/bike path. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS005

Bayswater - Whatley Crescent View

A view looking south down Whatley Crescent (from next to the railway station) as it dips across King William Street then continues on towards Meltham. An interesting array of verandah over-hangs the heights of which follow the contour of the road. May 2016. Photos Ref: BAYS006

Bayswater - Wall Art Post Office

A small lane way adjacent to the southern side of the Post Office on Whatley Crescent. The artwork is attractive and look to be the work of next door "The Laneway Art Space" workshop. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS007

Bayswater - Whatley Crescent Shop

This shop is at 79 Whatley Crescent. It was erected in 1919 and established as Bayswater's original grocery store and bakery by the Campbell family and operated thus right up until the (late) 1950's. The Campbells were put out of business by the arrival of the supermarket (the first W.A. supermarket was Tom the Cheap, North Perth, 1956) and ironically today there is an IGA right next door. The verandah posts were removed in the 1950's. The premises are now used by a beautician. Recently this was Apple custom picture framing - the name and details can still be made out above the door. May 2016. Photos Ref: BAYS008

Bayswater - Former Drapery on Whatley Crescent

Further east along Whatley Crescent from the above we encounter this former shop at number 67. These premises and adjacent house were built in 1928 and were occupied by Mrs Keedwell and her Drapery business. In the 1930's the buildings were used by Clem Brown Sadlers. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS009

Bayswater - Cafe Beechboro Road

On Beechboro Road, at the corner of Foyle Road is a group of four shops. The corner shop pictured and the pizza shop to the left were the first two of the four to be erected in 1919. The original corner shop owner was apparently Emily Thompson, a laundress of North Perth. The current occupant is the Sip 'n' Tuck Cafe. The building looks well maintained and has attractive paintwork. The surrounding two shops were added in 1930. May 2016. Photos Ref: BAYS010

Bayswater - Cafe Beechboro Road

The cafe shown in the above photo on Beechboro Road seems to have chnaged hands. It is now SR Cafe and Fish Bar. September 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS011

Bayswater - Speedcast Satellite Station

Speedcast at 44 Clavering Road. It has an impressive array of satellite dishes many of which are actually larger than they look in this picture. The company provides global satellite network services for critical applications. It has four stations within Australia and nine in key locations overseas. May 2016. Photos Ref: BAYS012

Bayswater - Railway Station

Here's Bayswater railway station. The station is about half way between Perth and Midland and is usually fairly busy. This is the second station on this site. The original had an extra platform adjacent to a road-side building probably much the same as Maylands or Claremont. With the opening of the Airport Line plus the imminent Ellenbrook line, this station has lately been re-modelled and expanded. September 2010. Photos Ref: BAYS013

Bayswater - Railway Station

How about this for a transformation? These 2 entries, one for platform 1 and 2, and the other for platforms 3 and 4, underneath the overpass/tracks at the start of Coode Street. There is still work being carried out on platform 3 so I'll snap that later when all is completed. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS014

Bayswater - Post Office

The Old Bayswater Post Office (the sign even says 'old') which is now the Bendigo Bank on King William Street. January 2009. Photos Ref: BAYS015

Bayswater - Antique Shop

An attractive group of old shops in central Bayswater on King William Street. The building on the left is comprised of only two shops - 13A and 13B. The central door appears to lead to a night club possibly out at the back. The yellow building is King William Antiques and Collectables at number 15, which was formerly Walter Emberson's butcher's shop. These buildings date back to around 1908. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS016

Bayswater - Romanian Baptist Church

Anyone driving along Guildford Road is bound to see this church. It's on the left, after Leake Street, heading towards Midland. This is the Romanian Baptist Church. The Foundation Stone of the building was laid on 22nd September 1906 by Mr W. Frew. This may have been originally built as an Anglican Church. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS017

Bayswater - Sikh Temple

At 13 Murray Street close to the primary school is the Sikh Gurdwara Perth. Lovely stonework at the front of what was once a Methodist (then Uniting) Church. Looking at the Foundation Stone, I see it was laid on 21st May 1955 by Miss M. O. Stevens B. A. Others mentioned on the stone are: J.A.G. Brand, Designer; R.V. Hill, Trust Sec; Chatfield & Sons, Builders. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS018

Bayswater - Kintaco

It looks like the Sikh Temple has moved out and Kintaco has moved in, considerably fortifying the compound in the process. Kintaco is an early learning and childcare centre so good on them for making the premises a safer place to be for young children. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS019

Bayswater - Primary School

On the corner of Murray and Leake Streets is the Bayswater Primary School. The entrance faces Murray Street, the side in this photo is on Milne Street. The school was built in 1894. The two-storey architecture was fairly common for larger schools built in that era. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS020

Bayswater - Primary School

Another view of the Bayswater Primary School. This is adjacent to the main entrance and the layout looks interestingly creative. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS021

Bayswater - Old Shop

Across on the other side of Leake Street from the primary school is this rather attractive old shop which is a private residence now. It was once a (grocers) deli and therefore would have also served as a tuck shop to the primary school across the road. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS022

Bayswater - Old Shop

Diagonally across Leake and Murray Streets from the primary school is another old shop. Undoubtedly a private home now and a credit to the owners for retaining the overhang and keeping the street facade intact. This was once a butcher's shop. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS023

Bayswater - St Columba's Catholic Church

At 32 Roberts Street is St Columba's Catholic Church surrounded by its associated Community Centre and school. The church was blessed by the Most Rev R. Prendiville D.D., Archbishop of Perth, on 10th February 1957. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS024

Bayswater - Bee Jays

The colourful Bee Jay's Deli on Guildford Road at Leake Street. Over recent decades, many privately-owned delicatessen's throughout Perth have unfortunately disappeared. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS025

Bayswater - St Augustine's Anglican

St Augustine's Anglican Church on Roberts Street. The Foundation Stone was laid by The Most Revd R.W.H. Moline on 25th May 1957. The Rector at the time was The Revd T.R. Fleming. Another church building used to occupy this site but that was dismantled during the construction of this one. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS026

Bayswater - Anglican Church Hall

The St Augustine's Anglican Church Hall which sits facing Roberts Street adjacent to the church. This was built in 1924. The small section at the front of the building appears to be a porch used currently for collecting newspapers for recycling. May 2016. Photos Ref: BAYS027

Bayswater - Former Maternity Hospital

Here is the former maternity hospital, constructed in 1907, largely through the efforts of well-known midwife, Kate Greenhalsh. This is located on Burnside Street, north of the railway line. It looks to be a private residence now. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS028

Bayswater - Apostolic Christian Church

On Slade Street is the Lord of The Nations Apostolic Christian Church. This building (apart from the front which looks to be a new addition) was built in 1914 for the Bayswater Road Board, Hall and Admin. The Roads Board moved here when is was ready for occupancy from the old Drill Hall on Murray Street. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS029

Bayswater - Apostolic Christian Church

The Roads Board continued to occupy these premises until 1983. In this photo the original hall is evident, the brick section. The hall could seat 1,000 people and during its life it doubled as a movie theatre. . August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS030

Bayswater - Leighton - Halliday House

Right down near the eastern end of King William Street near the bird sanctuary Leighton was the home of Thomas Henry Halliday, Master Builder and Road Board Chairman, and his family. It was constructed in 1892. The home was later professionally restored and was sold to the City Of Bayswater in 1992 and is currently occupied by the Bayswater Historical Society. August 2024. Photos Ref: BAYS031

Bayswater - Singleton Bird Sanctuary

At the extreme eastern end of King William Street, after crossing Guildford Road, is the Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary and beyond that the Bayswater Riverside Gardens. Here is the entry to the bird sanctuary. 20-odd years ago this was swampland so I suppose its always been a bird home but at least now that it's official the land will hopefully never be developed. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS032

Bayswater - Singleton Bird Sanctuary

A walk through the bird sanctuary. On the left is a lake cut off from the track by a water channel probably designed to keep out cats and dogs. To the right is a murky looking swamp with dense undergrowth and trees which some wildlife would enjoy. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS033

Bayswater - Jetty at River

This jetty is within the Bayswater Riverside Gardens on the Swan River. Across the other side you can see the grandstand and part of the track of Ascot Race Course. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS034

Bayswater - Swan River View

Still in Bayswater Riverside Gardens, this is looking south-west towards Perth City, taking in a small riverside beach and the Garrett Road bridges. In the left of picture is a section of a small river island. July 2013. Photos Ref: BAYS035

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