Author Archives: AHC McDonald

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About AHC McDonald

Comedian, artist, photographer and critic. From 2007 to 2017 ran the culture and satire site The Worst of Perth

Pray for Bulldozer

Posted on November 20, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Church/Architecture Demolished as of 28th February 2013. Hugh sent me this one from Guildford Rd near 7th Avenue. Pray Hard. It’s not strictly a church Hugh. It’s a grotto. Does it light at night?

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Screamer

Posted on November 20, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Sculpture/Public Art Guest Post from Slanderer This one has been panned even in the standard press, however Slanderer doesn’t really show its worst point clearly. The leaping sculpture is supposed to be a young footballer, but is rendered with … Continue reading →

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Yule Pay for This

Posted on November 20, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Half a dozen requests to cover Perth’s infamous Christmas decorations. This is the worst one I could see in Northbridge.

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Mr Pink

Posted on November 18, 2007 by AHC McDonald

In case we stray too far from Perth, here’s one very close to home on East Parade East Perth, directly opposite East Perth Train Station. Named “The Oasis”. Nice that the concrete wall has been made to match the slate … Continue reading →

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Bunbarians

Posted on November 18, 2007 by AHC McDonald

The Worst House/Car Guest Post from The Stig. Guest region, The Great Southern I’ve had quite a bit of pressure to extend The Worst of Perth to other regions, and even to other countries (!) Before going international however, here’s … Continue reading →

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Cultural Cringe vs Fed Square

Posted on November 17, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Architecture How about a comparison between Perth’s embarrassing “Cultural Centre” in Northbridge and its sort of Melbourne equivalent, the truly awful Federation Square. As bad as Melbourne’s Fed Square is, it would actually work quite well in Perth. Melbournians … Continue reading →

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The Ashfield of History

Posted on November 17, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Garden/Sculpture Mazarina who braved the interior of KGB Headquarters just to get me a shot of their carpet, sent me out to Ashfield to snap the house below. I had already been tipped off by Bedford Cath about this … Continue reading →

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Findings ‘a sham’: Sauron

Posted on November 16, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Newspaper/Spelling The Bilbo 5? Does that include Gandalf? Sigh. Notice also the spelling of Coroner. Also note that the correct spelling for both words is in the story. They have fixed the page, but fortunately I saved it for … Continue reading →

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Position Filled

Posted on November 15, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Advertising Guest post from Cimbali Traveller RV is on The Corner of Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway Bellvue. Don’t ask. The $100 000 a year job appears to already have been filled. Lower body not required. Their website … Continue reading →

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