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To Boldly go: seeing America; imagining Australia

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Lise Summers
Lise Summers

Born in England in 1873, Thomas Bold worked as an engineer before immigrating to Western Australia in 1896. In 1914, the Perth City Council granted Bold six months leave and funding to travel to America and Europe to research town planning ideas for Perth. Bold visited several major cities and presented his findings to the Council upon his return. His report outlined recommendations for zoning, parks, and an overarching city plan that influenced town planning in Perth for decades. Though his first bill failed to pass, Bold continued advocating for town planning legislation and open green spaces in Perth through the 1930s.

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The manThe man Born in England, 1873. TwoBorn in England, 1873. Two years apprenticeship as anyears apprenticeship as an engineer. Work on Forth Bridge.engineer. Work on Forth Bridge. Self taught shorthand-typistSelf taught shorthand-typist c.1890.c.1890. Moved to WA in 1896Moved to WA in 1896 Town Clerk December 1900 -Town Clerk December 1900 - 19441944 Methodist. Organist at WesleyMethodist. Organist at Wesley Church and later St Aidans.Church and later St Aidans. Foundation member of WAFoundation member of WA Town Planning InstituteTown Planning Institute RotarianRotarian J.P.J.P.
To Boldly go: seeing America; imagining Australia
To Boldly go: seeing America; imagining Australia
To Boldly go: seeing America; imagining Australia
The timeThe time Federation 1901 - ideas for capital cities e.g. WashingtonFederation 1901 - ideas for capital cities e.g. Washington Endowment Lands 1902Endowment Lands 1902 Greater Perth Scheme 1909 - 1911.Greater Perth Scheme 1909 - 1911. Plans for the city of Perth 1911 - Poole, Hardwick and BoldPlans for the city of Perth 1911 - Poole, Hardwick and Bold 1913 - proposal for town planning legislation1913 - proposal for town planning legislation
The missionThe mission Perth from Kings Park, 1909 - John Campbell To seek out models, plans and ideas for a capital cityTo seek out models, plans and ideas for a capital city
The tourThe tour Council votes Bold six months leave of absenceCouncil votes Bold six months leave of absence and 贈150.and 贈150. Some controversy - is it legal, is it a waste of time?Some controversy - is it legal, is it a waste of time? But generally approved of in the wider communityBut generally approved of in the wider community Bold has contacts with Garden City Association inBold has contacts with Garden City Association in England and arranges to go to first Health andEngland and arranges to go to first Health and Town Planning conference.Town Planning conference. Also visits Scotland and meets with PatrickAlso visits Scotland and meets with Patrick Geddes.Geddes. Plans to visit Cologne, etc, but martial lawPlans to visit Cologne, etc, but martial law declared a week previous to departure and wardeclared a week previous to departure and war the day of departure.the day of departure.
The tourThe tour Bold to AmericaBold to America Visits Boston, San Francisco, Kansas, Denver,Visits Boston, San Francisco, Kansas, Denver, New YorkNew York Arrives home in late October 1914, just in time forArrives home in late October 1914, just in time for Charles Reade lectures on town planning,Charles Reade lectures on town planning, arranged with Garden Cities Association beforearranged with Garden Cities Association before his departure at beginning of year.his departure at beginning of year. Presents report to Council.Presents report to Council. 500 copies printed by Council500 copies printed by Council
The reportThe report a splendid contribution to literature on Municipal matters
The reportThe report Prepared in Subject Form An overarching City Plan - the keystone of the arch of successful municipal effort. Washington DC the best model. Town Planning legislation Block and height control for buildings - New York Control over city and suburbs Parks and recreation grounds - Chicago, especially Jackson Park Equal distribution of parks - Boston and Kansas
The resultThe result First Town Planning Bill - fails to pass throughFirst Town Planning Bill - fails to pass through Parliament.Parliament. Perth Endowment Lands Act 1916Perth Endowment Lands Act 1916 Greater Perth - Leederville, North Perth, VictoriaGreater Perth - Leederville, North Perth, Victoria Park. Subiaco and South Perth refrain.Park. Subiaco and South Perth refrain. Development of City Beach and Floreat alongDevelopment of City Beach and Floreat along Garden City linesGarden City lines Civic Centre proposalsCivic Centre proposals Town Planning AssociationTown Planning Association Foreshore developmentForeshore development
The resultThe result Bold report on Town Planning Commission report for CityBold report on Town Planning Commission report for City of Perth 1931 - key recommendation a basic city plan forof Perth 1931 - key recommendation a basic city plan for the assessment of future developments. Also a Townthe assessment of future developments. Also a Town Planning Commission with local GovernmentPlanning Commission with local Government representation, zoning, and a new park systemrepresentation, zoning, and a new park system Bold offered life membership of WA Town PlanningBold offered life membership of WA Town Planning Association November 1931Association November 1931 1937 - Bold lectures and articles - 30% of Perth as open1937 - Bold lectures and articles - 30% of Perth as open space and reservesspace and reserves
Recent developmentsRecent developments 1955 - Stephenson Hepburn Plan1955 - Stephenson Hepburn Plan 1960s - Perth City Council Development1960s - Perth City Council Development 1990s - Greater Perth broken up1990s - Greater Perth broken up Foreshore plans - East PerthForeshore plans - East Perth Redevelopment AuthorityRedevelopment Authority
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  • 2. The manThe man Born in England, 1873. TwoBorn in England, 1873. Two years apprenticeship as anyears apprenticeship as an engineer. Work on Forth Bridge.engineer. Work on Forth Bridge. Self taught shorthand-typistSelf taught shorthand-typist c.1890.c.1890. Moved to WA in 1896Moved to WA in 1896 Town Clerk December 1900 -Town Clerk December 1900 - 19441944 Methodist. Organist at WesleyMethodist. Organist at Wesley Church and later St Aidans.Church and later St Aidans. Foundation member of WAFoundation member of WA Town Planning InstituteTown Planning Institute RotarianRotarian J.P.J.P.
  • 6. The timeThe time Federation 1901 - ideas for capital cities e.g. WashingtonFederation 1901 - ideas for capital cities e.g. Washington Endowment Lands 1902Endowment Lands 1902 Greater Perth Scheme 1909 - 1911.Greater Perth Scheme 1909 - 1911. Plans for the city of Perth 1911 - Poole, Hardwick and BoldPlans for the city of Perth 1911 - Poole, Hardwick and Bold 1913 - proposal for town planning legislation1913 - proposal for town planning legislation
  • 7. The missionThe mission Perth from Kings Park, 1909 - John Campbell To seek out models, plans and ideas for a capital cityTo seek out models, plans and ideas for a capital city
  • 8. The tourThe tour Council votes Bold six months leave of absenceCouncil votes Bold six months leave of absence and 贈150.and 贈150. Some controversy - is it legal, is it a waste of time?Some controversy - is it legal, is it a waste of time? But generally approved of in the wider communityBut generally approved of in the wider community Bold has contacts with Garden City Association inBold has contacts with Garden City Association in England and arranges to go to first Health andEngland and arranges to go to first Health and Town Planning conference.Town Planning conference. Also visits Scotland and meets with PatrickAlso visits Scotland and meets with Patrick Geddes.Geddes. Plans to visit Cologne, etc, but martial lawPlans to visit Cologne, etc, but martial law declared a week previous to departure and wardeclared a week previous to departure and war the day of departure.the day of departure.
  • 9. The tourThe tour Bold to AmericaBold to America Visits Boston, San Francisco, Kansas, Denver,Visits Boston, San Francisco, Kansas, Denver, New YorkNew York Arrives home in late October 1914, just in time forArrives home in late October 1914, just in time for Charles Reade lectures on town planning,Charles Reade lectures on town planning, arranged with Garden Cities Association beforearranged with Garden Cities Association before his departure at beginning of year.his departure at beginning of year. Presents report to Council.Presents report to Council. 500 copies printed by Council500 copies printed by Council
  • 10. The reportThe report a splendid contribution to literature on Municipal matters
  • 11. The reportThe report Prepared in Subject Form An overarching City Plan - the keystone of the arch of successful municipal effort. Washington DC the best model. Town Planning legislation Block and height control for buildings - New York Control over city and suburbs Parks and recreation grounds - Chicago, especially Jackson Park Equal distribution of parks - Boston and Kansas
  • 12. The resultThe result First Town Planning Bill - fails to pass throughFirst Town Planning Bill - fails to pass through Parliament.Parliament. Perth Endowment Lands Act 1916Perth Endowment Lands Act 1916 Greater Perth - Leederville, North Perth, VictoriaGreater Perth - Leederville, North Perth, Victoria Park. Subiaco and South Perth refrain.Park. Subiaco and South Perth refrain. Development of City Beach and Floreat alongDevelopment of City Beach and Floreat along Garden City linesGarden City lines Civic Centre proposalsCivic Centre proposals Town Planning AssociationTown Planning Association Foreshore developmentForeshore development
  • 13. The resultThe result Bold report on Town Planning Commission report for CityBold report on Town Planning Commission report for City of Perth 1931 - key recommendation a basic city plan forof Perth 1931 - key recommendation a basic city plan for the assessment of future developments. Also a Townthe assessment of future developments. Also a Town Planning Commission with local GovernmentPlanning Commission with local Government representation, zoning, and a new park systemrepresentation, zoning, and a new park system Bold offered life membership of WA Town PlanningBold offered life membership of WA Town Planning Association November 1931Association November 1931 1937 - Bold lectures and articles - 30% of Perth as open1937 - Bold lectures and articles - 30% of Perth as open space and reservesspace and reserves
  • 14. Recent developmentsRecent developments 1955 - Stephenson Hepburn Plan1955 - Stephenson Hepburn Plan 1960s - Perth City Council Development1960s - Perth City Council Development 1990s - Greater Perth broken up1990s - Greater Perth broken up Foreshore plans - East PerthForeshore plans - East Perth Redevelopment AuthorityRedevelopment Authority

Editor's Notes

  • #2: Paper is about William E Bold, Town Clerk of Perth from 1901 to 1944, introduction of Town planning legislation in WA, and Bolds tour of England and America in 1914
  • #3: Like Burnham - a religious man with strong community connections. Unlike Burnham - probably not so keen on delegation!
  • #4: The Place Physical characteristics - bounded by river and swamps, Mt Eliza. Long foreshore
  • #5: The Place Goldmining Federation Rapidly increasing population (like Chicago big pressure on housing and city development)
  • #8: The Place - John Campbell painting 1909
  • #16: However, a lasting memorial.