Newland family collection

The Newland family collection, donated by Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Newland (née Sherriffs) to the City of Stirling - Community History on December 17, 1988, comprises everyday household objects, photographs, memorabilia, personal documents, writing instruments, and more.

Mr. Eric Noel Newland and Mrs. Hannah Newland were both born in 1909. Mr. Newland was born in Leederville, Western Australia, while Mrs. Newland was born in Whitley Bay, England. The family resided in Watermans Bay for many years, on Mary Street and Flora Terrace.

This collection offers a glimpse into their family life, including their experiences growing up in the Methodist Church, road trips across regional Western Australia, life during World War Two, and the development of Watermans Bay from bushland to a densely settled area.