'Ivanhoe' 46 Victoria Avenue, Claremont

Taken the year 'Ivanhoe' was demolished. 'Ivanhoe', at 46 (Lot 5) Victoria Avenue, Claremont, was built in 1899-1900 by Sydney Stubbs Mayor of Claremont (1902 and 1903). Sydney Stubbs was later Lord Mayor of Perth. 'Ivanhoe' was built by Mr Stubb's brothers Octavius, Arthur and Wilfred in early 1900's. Very much a social focus, the house had a ballroom which was used for many social functions. Mrs Stubbs an active fundraiser, held meetings there to organise events. The local choir practised there. Mr Stubbs played bridge there weekly. The house was later purchased by pastoralist A Hawden Drake-Brockman. Daisy Corunna, grandmother of author Sally Morgan, lived and worked at Ivanhoe during this period.