Guildford was so named after the town of Guildford in Surrey, England. Before the dramatic introduction of the railways in the 1880s, Guildford was a thriving commercial centre. As the furthest navigable point on the river, it became the (Swan River) colony’s inland port. Guildford was declared an Historic Town in 1984. Guildford was established in 1829 at the confluence of the Helena River and Swan River, being sited near a permanent fresh water supply. During Captain Stirling’s exploration for a suitable site to establish a colony on the western side of the Australian continent in the late 1820s, the exploration party of boats found a fresh water stream across the river from the site of Guildford which they called Success Hill.

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
• Position alarms on ceilings or high walls, avoiding placement near kitchens or bathrooms to prevent false alarms.
• Use screws provided by the manufacturer to securely mount the smoke alarm.
• Test the alarm after installation and replace batteries every 6-12 months for reliable operation.