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Recent Events

"Speed the Movie, the Play"

The Perth Fringe Festival requested the use of one of our heritage buses for their very successful comedy production  "Speed, the Movie, the Play"  Back by popular demand, this fun production was a hit once more with the people of Perth. 
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Our 1977 Mercedes Benz O305 (former MTT 171 City Clipper) stepped up to play the part of the hostage bus.  The interior of the bus was set up with lighting and special effects and the captive audience enthusiastically embraced their role as "hostages".  There was action, drama, fun props and good laughs for all. 

​171 played the part to perfection and following its short stint in the spotlight, returned to its everyday but valued role in service at Whiteman Park.

Railfest 2019

When:  Sunday  13th October  10am-4pm
​Where:  The Railway Museum, 136 Railway Parade, Bassendean  WA

BPSWA participated in this popular annual event hosted by Rail Heritage WA at Railway Museum in Bassendean.  This year our display featured our 1967 Leyland Lion PSR1/1 which saw service with the Western Australian Government Railways.  The bus was donated to the Society for preservation in 1983.

York Motor Show 2019

When: Sunday 1st September 2019
​Where:  Lowe Street,  York

BPSWA once again participated in the annual York Motor Show by providing bus tours around historic sites within the town of York.  It was a rainy day but York residents and visitors alike enjoyed the day.  The public took the opportunity to ride in the buses during showers and enjoy the displays when the sun came out.
 
Bus rides were for donation only with BPSWA heritage buses running a Hop On Hop Off service with 5 stops along the route.  Volunteers from the town of York gave historical commentary on points of interest around the town - the earliest inland town in Western Australia. 
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Private Tour for City of Swan Seniors
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Senior citizens residing in the City of Swan were treated to a private tour of our workshops and collection this week.  The collection was lined up for display on the workshop apron to enable better visibility and access and after  morning tea the citizens had a closer look a the restorations  in progress.  

​Photos by Colin Davison
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The Big Boys Toys Event

Two of our heritage buses stepped into the spotlight at the recent Big Boys Toys event held at Daimler Trucks Perth.  Representing us in style among the displays of trucks, bikes and other "toys" was our 1977 Mercedes Benz O305 (MTT 171) and 1952 AEC Regal Mark IV (Kalamunda 17).

​Photos by Colin Davison
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Hen's Party 101

BPSWA member Buffy Davies (Bride-to-Be) recently gathered with her family and friends for her hens party.  With Colin Davison at the wheel, the bride-to-be and her party of "hens" were transported in style in our heritage 1951 Guy Arab 101. 

Buffy and the girls were very appreciative of Colin's services as driver and the novelty of 101 and shared these lovely photos of the day.​