Maylands

Maylands is an older suburb of Perth set slightly north-east of the city. The suburb is mainly located on a Swan River peninsula. The area was first developed in the 1880's due to the passing Guildford railway. The origin of the name remains a mystery. At least two theories exist based on one settler purchasing land in the month of May and another after May, a settler's daughter. The southern end of the peninsula was the site of Perth's first aerodrome from 1924

Maylands - Buddhist Temple

On Guildford Road in Maylands, on the corner of Ferguson Street, is the Fo Guang Shan Temple of W.A., a temple of the International Buddhist Association of Western Australia. The Temple opened in 1998. Photo - November 2013. Photos Ref: MAYL001

Maylands - 281 Guildford Road

This corner shop at 281 Guildford Road was built in 1915 as commercial premises. The first occupant/owner was Mrs I. Christensen who seemingly operated a mixed business/grocery store here. Since 2023 it is Hair Art. For a while prior to that, this was a Picture Framer's and Gallery. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL002

Maylands - 279 Guildford Road

At 279 Guildford Road is this shop built in 1930. The first occupant was Reg Crook, Tobacconist and Hairdresser. He moved next door to 277 in 1933. This place then was, for quite a few years, a butcher's shop. Recently this has been Pizzeria Amore Mio though any front signage has gone and there are some serious renovations going on inside. Let's see what transpires. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL003

Maylands - Ukrainian Catholic Church

Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist near the north end of Ferguson Street. The church was established and constructed around 1966. The structure in the foreground celebrates one thousand years of Christianity in the Ukraine, 988 to 1988. Photo: November 2013. Photos Ref: MAYL004

Maylands - Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Right down at the south end of Ferguson Street is this Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas the Wonderworker. The compound is mostly inaccessible as the gates are locked so I have not been able to sight a foundation stone thus far or take a complimentary photo. The brickwork hints of a 1930's build. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL005

Maylands - Former Police Station

At 196 Guildford Road is the former 1906 Police Station and Quarters, now serving the Maylands Historical Society. Pictured is but a small segment of the building but then the War Memorial in the shire gardens next door is clearly visible. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL006

Maylands - Dawe's Corner

The 1903 store located at 165 Guildford Road (corner Seventh Avenue) was first occupied by Samuel Dawe as a General Merchandise Store. Today it seems to be carrying on that tradition, which is a tad unusual. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL007

Maylands - Railway Station

This part of the old Maylands railway station has been preserved. Maylands station was built in 1896 and then called "15 mile siding" (15 miles presumably from Fremantle). From 1897 to 1899 the station was known as Falkirk. It seems uncertain when the name Maylands was adopted. Photo - June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL008

Maylands - Original Rail Buildings

This is the back view of the old part of the railway station. The parcels and ticket offices were in this building. The building was known as Station House. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL009

Maylands - Seventh Avenue Bridge

The old, rickety, wooden 7th Avenue Bridge spans Whatley Crescent, the train lines, and Railway Parade over on the other side. The bridge was built in 1903. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL010

(Since demolished and replaced)

Maylands - Seventh Avenue Bridge

A closer view of the 7th Avenue road bridge. There saw some recent talk of this bridge being replaced as it has officially come to the end of its useful life. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL011

(Since demolished and replaced)

Maylands - Seventh Avenue Bridge

The new concrete 7th Avenue Bridge. The old wooden one at 3rd Avenue has also been replaced. This new one was officially opened on 06 May 2015. September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL012

Maylands - Seventh Avenue Bridge

A bit of a memorial left for the old wooden bridge. Undoubtedly these timber pieces were in the structure. September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL013

Maylands - Church of Christ

On the central part of Eighth Avenue is the Church of Christ. The church's foundation stone was laid by Mrs C. Brown on 24th March 1956. January 2014. Photos Ref: MAYL014

Maylands - Eighth Avenue Shops

The Guildford Road end of Eighth Avenue looks much the same as it has done for decades. Plastic Passion you can see, was a music shop that specialised in vinyl records. I used to really like calling in here. Alas, it closed in January 2016. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL015

Maylands - Former Lyric Theatre

This is the former Lyric picture theatre which was erected in 1923 and continued to exist as such until 1961. After that it underwent some structural changes. These days this is Friends Taproom, a place to go to sample their beers and enjoy a bite to eat. This is at 49 Eighth Avenue. You can see a slice of the building in the above picture. September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL016

Maylands - Old Shops on Eighth Avenue

A group of old shops on Eighth Avenue. Constructed around 1900, these premises were occupied in the 1940's and 1950's by a delicatessen which was called the Ham and Beef Shop. Great to see the City of Bayswater has laid many flagstones in the footpath outside the old buildings providing valuable history. January 2014. Photos Ref: MAYL017

Maylands - Eighth Avenue New Shops

Here is the Whatley Crescent end of Eighth Avenue, the north side of the street. In very recent times (around 2007) it underwent a significant transformation with all these new shops springing up, needless to say what were here before were demolished. About half the length of Eighth Avenue in the shopping precinct. Why all that happened, I don't know. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL018

Maylands - Central House

This rather grand looking building is Central House. It's on the corner of Guildford Road and Eighth Avenue. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL019

Maylands - Central House

Central House again, this time looking across Eighth Avenue. Downstairs now are shops & offices. This was built in 1902 by the Swan Brewery as the Central Hotel. It remained operating as an hotel until the 1940's after which it was converted into a boarding house. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL020

Maylands - Hall and Public Library

The Maylands Hall and Public Library on Guildford Road. Buildings of this vintage invariably look appealing. Construction took place mainly in 1920. The building opened on May 7th, 1921 by E. W. Hamer who was Chairman of the Perth Road Board. April 2008. Photos Ref: MAYL021

Maylands - Beauhaus Wall Mural

Great wall painting on the side of 208 Whatley Crescent, this side facing Ninth Avenue. This building is now Beauhaus Beauty Sanctuary, formerly Gemma's. The artwork was created sometime in 2015. This two-storey place was erected in 1903. This was earlier an antiques shop. History sites seem to get this mixed up with next door single storey twin shops at number 206. September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL022

Maylands - Aspen Flats on Guildford Road

Here is what is now Aspen Living Cove which was built in 1964. This 10 storey block of flats was lying derelict by 2021 ready for demolition but was purchased, rescued and renovated by Aspen Group to provide 4 floors of affordable accommodation for UWA university students and the rest for general rental. Look at the fabulous artwork by Hayley Smith and Susan Respinger, inspired by futuristic 1960's cartoons such as The Jetsons. All in all, a great outcome. September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL023

Maylands - Former Druids Hall on Guildford Road

Right next door to Aspen Flats (as you can see), is this former Druid's'(Freemason's) Hall. This was constructed from 1937, and "1937'' is evident up top of the building. September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL024

Maylands - Open Learning Centre

This is the former Presbyterian Church which was opened in 1904. The new Foundation Stone reads: "The original stone was laid by Miss Jessie Ross on behalf of the scholars of the Sunday School on Wednesday 7th September 1904. Kids Open Learning School founded by Margaret and Graham Hodgkin, 1975, bought this building, Maylands Presbyterian Church, September 1979". Photo - June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL025

Maylands - Old Post Office

On the corner of Seventh Avenue and Whatley Crescent is the old Maylands post office. This was built in 1910 and was Maylands first permanent post office. This ceased being the town post office is 1988. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL026

Maylands - St Joseph's Hall

St Joseph's Hall is on Seventh Avenue. It seems this is now used by the Eritrean Orthodox Church but is still part of the adjacent Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish Columbarium Catholic Church. June 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL027

Maylands - Church on Seventh Avenue

Seventh Avenue is graced by Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish Columbarium Catholic church. The Foundation Stone was laid on 29th June 1924 by Most Rev. P. J. Clune, Archbishop of Perth. The church has recently undergone renovations and was re-blessed and opened by Most Rev. Timothy Costelloe, Archbishop of Perth on 02 November, 2013. January 2014. Photos Ref: MAYL028

Maylands - Baptist Church

The Maylands Baptist Church on the corner of Seventh Avenue and Coode Street. The church was opened on 29th November 1913 and Mrs A. Duncan later unveiled a commemoration stone to mark the event. The church was extended some 23 years later and a stone commemorating the extensions was unveiled by Mrs F. H. Hunt on 15th February 1936. January 2014. Photos Ref: MAYL029

Maylands - Old Peninsula Hotel

The grand old Peninsula Hotel stands on Railway Parade opposite the railway station. The hotel was constructed in 1906 and was one of the three original hotels in Maylands together with the Central Hotel, and the now demolished Hoffman's Hotel. September 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL030

Maylands - Old Peninsula Hotel

A front view of the former Peninsula Hotel. The Dome coffee people are leasing a part of the hotel these days. September 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL031

Maylands - New Peninsula Hotel

Not a very flattering picture of the new Peninsula Hotel which is right next door to the old Peninsula Hotel. Architecturally these premises are very different than the old hotel. Consideration of re-developing this site is apparently on the drawing board. September 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL032

Maylands - Third Avenue Bridge

The Third Avenue road bridge spans the railway line down at the western end of Maylands. A recent press report suggests that this and the Seventh Avenue bridge are soon to be replaced. January 2014. Photos Ref: MAYL033

Maylands - Primary School

Part of the former Maylands Primary School, a northern extension built in 1921. These premises are now used by the Constable Care Child Safety Foundation. This is on the south side of Guildford Road corner Sixth Avenue. Photo - September 2012. Photos Ref: MAYL034

Maylands - Primary School

Maylands Primary School. The main section of the school on the south side of Sixth Avenue. The premises are now used by the School of Instrumental Music. The school was constructed in 1903 as a single class room school. Over the decades it grew. In 1978 this ceased operating as a school and became a New Arts and Craft Centre. Photo - November 2013. Photos Ref: MAYL035

Maylands - Christian Spiritualist Church

At 123 Caledonian Avenue is the Maylands Christian Spiritualist Church. This structure was built in 1941 and was first known as St Hilary's Hall however by 1944 it became known as it is known today, the Spiritualist Church and Hall. It looks very smart. All locked and barred today so I couldn't get in to search for a foundation stone. Photo - September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL036

Maylands - St Luke's Anglican Church

St Luke's Anglican Church on George Street in Maylands. The church is in two sections, the old and the new. This is the old section which was constructed in 1906. The Foundation Stone was laid by Sir Edward A. Stone, Lieut. Governor on October 20th, 1906. This looks like it is now used as the church hall, indeed there is an opp shop operating in there today. Photo - September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL037

Maylands - St Luke's Anglican Church

St Luke's Anglican Church on George Street in Maylands. Next to the 1906 construction is this later addition, built in the 1930's. The Foundation Stone was laid on Palm Sunday 1931 by the Archbishop of Perth, Henry Frewen Le Fanu. Photo - November 2013. Photos Ref: MAYL038

Maylands - 293 Railway Pde

A former shop at 293 Railway Parade fronts a rather sumptuous dwelling. I suspect this shop was built circa 1920's. It has remained unmarked since around 2008 when Westech Flooring either moved out or decided to remove their signage. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL039

Maylands - 251A Railway Pde

At 251A Railway Avenue is this old shop. It looks to be unoccupied now and probably has been for the last 10-15 years. This was once Vintage Trap. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL040

Maylands - Kennedy Corner

The former Kennedy Corner Deli at 251 Railway Parade. This is now the Barber Haus and has been for around for maybe the last 14-15 years. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL041

Maylands - New Development on Railway Parade

A new development on the corner of Railway Parade and Kennedy Street which looks like a mix of businesses and residences. The was built approximately 2019-2020. On this site sometime prior to that was Ross's Sales and Auctions. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL042

Maylands - Former Shop at 177 Railway Parade

Crossland and Hardy occupy (and no doubt own) this old shop and adjacent house. Looks great. At one stage in its history, this would have been the local delicatessen. For a decade or so up to about 2018, Perth Timber Floors operated here. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL043

Maylands - Former Blind Institute

For former building of the Royal W.A. Institute for the Blind. This in on Whatley Avenue close to Seventh Avenue. It was constructed progressively from 1937 to 1955. It is now used as the W.A. Ballet Centre. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL044

Maylands - Former Shop on Peninsula Road

Another old shop this time on the corner of Peninsula Road and East Street. The structure is backed by good dwellings and is marked with "1925" up top as you can see. The building was constructed as commercial premises in 1925 and indeed was used as a mixed business right up to the mid 2000's. The last known name was 328 Foodstore. This is probably a private dwelling now and it looks immaculate. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL045

Maylands - Dom Polski

The Polish Centre on Eighth Avenue, Maylands, serving the people from Poland and their Polish Culture. Back in 1933 this building (looking a bit different then) was the Maylands fire station. By 1980 this was a youth centre. Very soon after that it became what it is today. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL046

Maylands - Polish Roman Catholic Church

Our Lady Queen of Poland Church which is within the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. This is right next door to the Dom Polski community centre on Eighth Avenue. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL047

Maylands - Salvation Army Fortress (Former)

Once a Salvation Army Fortress, this fine building is now part of Our Lady Queen of Poland Church on Eighth Avenue. Apparently built in 1914, this became part of the Polish Community Catholic precinct in 1975. It underwent renovations as it had fallen into some disrepair before the takeover. Photo: September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL048

Maylands - Brickworks

These structures complete with chimney stacks and kilns are part of the brickworks which operated on the south of the Maylands peninsula between 1927 to 1983. The land around here then was traditionally industrial. That's changed. In recent years, the Maylands golf course has been established, together with many fine residences, lakes and parks. The Police Academy is in the area although now only used for police horse and dog units. From 1924 to 1959 the Maylands Aerodrome operated on the peninsula before the opening of Perth (Guildford) and Jandakot airports. October 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL049

Maylands - East End Jetty near Tranby House

Although a little bit sad and neglected with a few boards missing here and there, this jetty (right next to Tranby House) on the Swan River, still looks rather picturesque. Whereas it's out-of-bounds to mere humans, river birds have found a safe sanctuary here. October 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL050

Maylands - East End Jetty near Tranby House

Well the old jetty was demolished or underwent significant re-development. Either way, here is how it looks today. September 2024. Photos Ref: MAYL051

Maylands - Peninsula Farm - Tranby House

Tranby House is a valued historic building, just off Johnson Road down near the end of Peninsula Road, which was constructed in 1839. The house was built by and was the home of Mr Joseph Hardey and his family, who arrived in the Swan River Colony on the vessel 'The Tranby' in 1830. Mr Hardey had built two homes before this one and both were destroyed by floods. The National Trust has owned this property since 1972. October 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL052

Maylands - Peninsula Farm - Tranby House

A closer view of the eastern end of Tranby House. This is the eastern (or river) side. October 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL053

Maylands - Peninsula Farm - Tranby House

A view along the southern verandah of Tranby House. October 2010. Photos Ref: MAYL054

Maylands - Williamson's Motor House

On Guildford Road is this (now) disused garage formerly Williamson's Motor House. A service station unusually built to a Mediterranean theme. Whoever used to own this had a sense of humour. "Super Petrol - 45 cents a litre plus tax" when the retail price you paid was actually double that. And "Drive-in Parking" .. how else? This was built in 1930 and continued operating until circa 2009. At one time it was known as Fitzgibbon's Service Station. November 2013. Photos Ref: MAYL055

Maylands - Williamson's Motor House

Getting on for 8 years later this is all that's left of the garage but it seems this bit may be here to stay judging by the installed wall supports. This is a sizable block of land and appears to belong to Craigcare who have quite a large aged care facility next door. It certainly looks like they seek to extend their operations onto this block. July 2021. Photos Ref: MAYL056

Update September 2024: No sign of anything going on here. It still looks just like this but with more recent graffiti.

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