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Pearsall's Garage

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City of Wanneroo

c. 1930

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City of Wanneroo Heritage Places

Overview

black and white photo

Historical information

On May 4, 1929 young Charles Pearsall made application for Wanneroo's first garage at the 13 Mile peg on Wanneroo Road. Charles and his father, William Charles Pearsall, put up a 15 foot square shed and the Vacuum Oil Company supplied the first bowser. The Pearsall garage opened for business at Christmas 1929.

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Registration number

cwa-org-57-PD00262

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Material

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Place made

City of Wanneroo, WA, Australia

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Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Well provenanced

Last modified

Tuesday, 20 February, 2024

Completeness

100

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PD00262 - Pearsall's Garage

PD00262 - Pearsall's Garage

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