In 1910 Sewage did not just disappear down the toilet. The streets of Perth were dirty and ladies’ hatpins could be lethal weapons!
This exhibition tells the story of how Perth grew into a modern city over five years from 1910 until 1915. It shows how Perth City Council was instrumental in laying down basic reforms which would transform Perth from a place where the streets were dirt and mud with no sanitation, into the liveable city it has become.
Using archival material, old photographs and memorabilia items from the City’s collection the exhibition promises you a surprising journey into how the Council began to address issues of modernisation and health regulation.
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