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PHOTOGRAPH: HOUSE AT 173 HAMERSLEY ROAD, SUBIACO WITH ROBERTS FAMILY

c. 1925
Overview

Image: The image features a brick and tile house at 173 Hamersley Road, Subiaco with members of the Roberts family standing near the front of the verandah. There is a wrap-around verandah with bay windows at the right and left of the image with sunshades. There is a timber rail, post and cyclone front fence with the entrance to the house angled across the corner.

Family members left to right: Mabel Maud, Mary Maude, and Hilda Dorcas holding Keith.

Historical information

The house was bought by Gilbert Wilfred Roberts circa 1922 and his mother Mary Maud, and sister Mabel Maud lived there from about 1923 until Mary Maud's death.

This photograph was taken later than 1995.61 as the hedge on the front fence has grown.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1995.62
Item type
Year
c. 1925
Statement of significance

Image of 173 Hamersley Road which was the Robert's family home. Historic: Social:

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Subiaco Museum

Subiaco Museum

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173 Hamersley Road, Subiaco - Roberts Family
173 Hamersley Road, Subiaco - Roberts Family

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