Traditional
The indigenous inhabitants were known as the Beeliar people. The Beeliar people occupied the Swan Coastal Plain, of which Harry Sandon Reserve is a part.

Development
The development of Attadale commenced with the first subdivision on sale in 1896. The area remained relatively free of development until 1956 when developers crossed Moreing and Wichmann Roads heading east.

Harry Sandon Reserve was formed in 1970 and named after a gardener who worked with the City of Melville for 20 years. At first, the area was designated as a sporting ground, however the local community successfully lobbied council to ensure the area remained as a bush reserve and a sports oval was located at nearby Troy Park.

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1999 National History Challenge
In 1999 the National Trust sponsored the National History Challenge with the theme, “Working Together”. Local resident Adam Tyler (14 years old at the time, and a student at Applecross Senior High School) researched and wrote, “The History of Harry Sandon Park”. Taking out various state level prizes, his work was then recognised at National level in the categories, “Using Archival Sources” and “Best from a Student in Year 9 / 10”.

Adam’s work was published in “Trust News” vol. 206 March 2000, a publication of The National Trust of Australia (WA). Full copies of the report are held for public viewing at: The National Trust, Battye Library and the City of Melville.

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