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Sharkey Collection

c. 1895

Overview

Three photographs of public buildings.

09.172a
Two-storey, stone building with Gothic window and arch to entry, above which is another Gothic window. Roof and turrets have crenellated parapets. Guard and sentry box in foreground.

09.172b
Two-storey building. Central entry has pillars and clock in gable. Above is an octagonal tower with domed roof and cupola. Lower floor of the wings have verandahs with pillars. Railing fence, shrubs and pavement in foreground.

09.172c
Impressive stone entry with lion's head as keystone of arch, coat of arms and heavy pediment above. Infill has two barred windows and two doors. Three-storey wing on left has small windows: larger wing on right has upper balcony and arches to lower floors. There is an cart, shed and barrels in foreground.

Historical information

From the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.

Raymond John Sharkey was born in 1868 in New South Wales. He was an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer. Worked for a time in Esperance and the goldfields. Married Edith Florence Ray in Melbourne on 4th October 1899. They had four children Josephine, Peggy, Maida and Bruce. Lived at the 'Appy 'Ome as a bachelor. Moved to 'Wainomi' 3 Victoria Avenue, Claremont in 1903. While living in Claremont, worked as a draughtsman for the Public Works Department. Died of a heart attack at the Subiaco train station at the age 41 on 22nd September 1910.

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cwa-org-28--9-172-a-c

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Claremont Museum.

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Life of creator +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.172'.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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