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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: ROKEBY ROAD C.1940

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c. 1940

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Overview

The black and white photo [companion to 1986.711] shows junction of Rokeby Road and Hay Street.
The Subiaco Hotel at left features a full-length tow and & balcony verandah that extends over the pavement.
Con's Valuhouse can be seen opposite, with the Regal Theatre on the corner opposite it.
Motor vehicles are parked on either side of the street and a sign 'Motor Rank' is attached to a telephone pole near a pavement telephone box.
Museum holds copy of original only. WA Newspapers.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1986.710

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

250 mm

Height or length

185 mm

Inscriptions and markings

West Australian Newspapers, Perth

Keywords

Rokeby Road, Subiaco

Shops And Businesses, Subiaco

Year

c. 1940

Statement of significance

local and social history

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