Royal Western Australian Historical Society

Based in Nedlands it holds many important objects and archives relative to Western Australian history.

[5] A significant number of Western Australian historians, writers and public figures have been involved with the society.

It is one of the more lasting legacies of the society – a regular run of articles with a wide range of subjects concerning West Australian history.

The organisation has developed a network of over 70 affiliated historical societies from across Western Australia.

"[8] The Esperance Bay Historical Society was the 2011 recipient "for its contribution to preserving local history".