Mount Hawthorn

Mount Hawthorn is an inner-city suburb located to the north-west of the city and North Perth. Scarborough Beach Road (formerly known as North Beach Road) bisects the suburb. The suburb is almost all residential apart from retail businesses on main roads. The area was first subdivided in 1887. A syndicate owned most of the land up until 1903. Mr Hicks, one owner, called his portion Hawthorn after the Melbourne suburb. The word Mount was later added

Mount Hawthorn - Super Deli

The Mount Hawthorn Super Deli in a small shopping complex just west of the school on Scarborough Beach Road. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW001

Mount Hawthorn - Red Cross

Next to the Super Deli is this former service station which is now a Red Cross Shop. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW002

Mount Hawthorn - Scarborough Beach Road

A view down Scarborough Beach Road looking east from the road overpass outside the Infants (Primary) School. July 2010. Photos Ref: MTHW003

Mount Hawthorn - Infants School

Mount Hawthorn Infants School on Scarborough Beach Road. Now known as the Mount Hawthorn Primary School. The school was established in 1906.
This building was constructed in 1933. In those days, this section of Scarborough Beach Road was known as North Beach Road. July 2010. Photos Ref: MTHW004

Mount Hawthorn - Infants School

Towards the rear of the school is this fine, old, brick block of classrooms. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW005

Mount Hawthorn - Infants School

In the central area of the school is this old, mostly wooden office or classroom. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW006

Mount Hawthorn - Uniting Church

The Uniting Church on Kalgoorlie Street. This was constructed in the period 1936-1938 as the local Presbyterian Church. This no longer functions as a church. It now appears to be a private residence. July 2010. Photos Ref: MTHW007

Mount Hawthorn - ANZAC Cottage

At 38 Kalgoorlie Street is ANZAC Cottage. This was built to commemorate the landing of Australian Forces at ANZAC Cove on April 25th, 1915. The original Foundation Stone was laid by Lady Barron on February 12th, 1916. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW008

Mount Hawthorn - Shops

Mount Hawthorn shops on Scarborough Beach Road. Next to that pink shop (Skatt Hair, Body, Tan) is the New Norcia Bakery which was built in 1911. July 2010. Photos Ref: MTHW009

Mount Hawthorn - Shops

Pretty much the same view as above, looking east along Scarborough beach Road. After 8 years the only surviving business is Tredways shoe shop in the distance on the left. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW010

Mount Hawthorn - Shoe Shop Wall

On the side wall of Tredways shoe store is this tremendous collection of artworks. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW011

Mount Hawthorn - Shops

A view down Scarborough Beach Road through the central area of Mount Hawthorn. Pretty quiet on a Sunday. July 2010. Photos Ref: MTHW012

Mount Hawthorn - Paddington Ale House

The Paddington Ale House on Scarborough Beach Road is quite well patronised today. Once known as The Mounty (The Mount Hawthorn Hotel). This was built in 1932 and has seen a number of structural alterations over the decades. July 2010. Photos Ref: MTHW013

Mount Hawthorn - Paddington Ale House

An update of the Paddington Ale House after 8 years. Pleasant colour change. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW014

Mount Hawthorn - Fairfield

Fairfield, on the corner of Fairfield Street and Scarborough Beach Road. This used to be a Challenge Bank branch. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW015

Mount Hawthorn - Sovereign

A fine, old house on Scarborough Beach Road which is now the home of Sovereign Property Solutions. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW016

Mount Hawthorn - Mounty Church

The Mounty Mt Hawthorn Baptist Church on Hobart Street. The Foundation Stone was laid by H. J. Foreman Esq., on 4th February 1933. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW017

Mount Hawthorn - Axford Park

Axford Park, a pleasant green space across from the top of Oxford Street. This also serves as a Garden of Remembrance. The park is named after Mr Thomas Leslie Axford, a member of the 16 Bn. Australian imperial Force, and long-time resident of Harrow Street, Mount Hawthorn. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW018

Mount Hawthorn - Oxford Street

Here is a look south down Oxford Street across Scarborough Beach Road. In the distance, across Anzac Road, is Leederville. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW019

Mount Hawthorn - 370 Oxford Street

The smart 370 Oxford Street has been much remodelled. At one time this would have been a corner shop. I wonder if those signs suggest this site is to be redeveloped? August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW020

Mount Hawthorn - Oxford Character Shops

A couple of classic shops on Oxford Street on the corner of Anzac Road. The closer is occupied by Flavoured Sounds. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW021

Mount Hawthorn - Former Taxi Depot

The former premises of Midway Taxi Management on Oxford Street. This place is deserted. The inside of the building has been trashed. There are no doors or windows left. Apparently before the taxis this place was Hans Merk Motors. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW022

Mount Hawthorn - Former Taxi Depot

A close view of the front of the office section of the former Midway Taxi Management Company. The large concreted parking area at the front is popular with skate borders. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW023

Mount Hawthorn - Scarborough Bus Service

On the eastern side of the junction of Scarborough Beach Road and Brady Street (southern end of Main Street) is Kenlow Blinds and Awnings, and Riki Kaspi Cooking School. At one time years ago this was a depot for the Scarborough Bus Service. The bus service was apparently later taken over by the MTT (Metropolitan Transport Trust) which later became TransPerth. March 2017. Photos Ref: MTHW024

Mount Hawthorn - Catholic Church

On Jugan Street right next to the Mitchell Freeway is St Bernadette's Church. This was blessed and dedicated by The Archbishop of Perth, R. Prendiville, on March 26th, 1961. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW025

Mount Hawthorn - Andrea Rose on Green Street

The northern boundary of Mount Hawthorn is the south side of Green Street. In this old character shop is now Andrea Rose Hairdressing. This is on the corner of Flinders Street. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW026

Mount Hawthorn - Shop Row on Green Street

A small shopping complex on Green Street which includes Salon Twenty One, Spirals Cinnamon Bakery, Alana Blowfield photographer, an empty shop, Save The Children and then Waterway. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW027

Mount Hawthorn - Pirates on Green Street

The eye-catching Pirates Bar, Captain's Quarters, small bar and cafe on Green Street, on the corner of Dunedin Street. August 2018. Photos Ref: MTHW028

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