Fishing From The Rocks
c. 1898On a group of weathered rocks overhung by dying trees are two fishing groups. In the foreground a man dressed in light trousers, a slightly darker jacket and a boater is leaning forward over his rod. Behind him on the rocks is a gladstone bag and two similarly dressed observers. One man perched cross-legged on the rocks and the other, cane in hand, leaning against the outcrop. Behind them are two umbrellas obscuring others. In the background, on another outcrop, are a further three fishers and on a steep, sandy slope a young boy reaching up to a tree branch. The river is rippling gently and the foreshore across the bay is undeveloped. Hand printed in white at the lower edge [OSBORNE ILLUSTRATED] and [FISHING FROM THE ROCKS].
In 1894 James Grave began building Perth's finest resort hotel. Extensive hotel was surmounted by a tower with a 70 ft turret and surrounded by landscaped gardens with fountains flowers, retreats, shades and summer houses. There was also a tennis court, bowling green, boatshed, swmming baths, with a flight of steps to the water's edge to cater for those arriving by boat. Purchased by Loreto Sisters for Loreto Convent School 1901. Demolished 1962.
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Osborne Illustrated
Source: Claremont Museum 98.469
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