The Newdegate Historical Society Overview

The Newdegate Historical Society

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Step back in time in the country to do some shopping in the 1950's.

Celebrating the heyday of the Hainsworth shop, café, and shop owner's quarters, you will feel as if you have walked straight into the 1950's. The Newdegate Historical Society has lovingly restored the Hainsworth Building to its former glory. The shop is set up to feel as if you could order something straight over the counter and pay in shillings and pounds (if you can remember what those are!).

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Address:

Cnr Mitchell Street and Collier Street
Newdegate WA 6355
Australia

Tel:

0428 711 534

Email:

rozlloyd@westnet.com.au

Opening Hours

Thurs 11am - 4:30pm. Open other days by appointment or contact the Community Resource Centre on (08) 9871 1791.

Assorted lollies

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Newdegate Grand Café cutlery

Newdegate Grand Café

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The Newdegate Historical Society

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Opening Hours

Assorted lollies

Newdegate Grand Café cutlery

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