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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: RECEPTION TO GOVERNER WELD

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1869

Overview

Image: Information typewritten on back as follows: 'Fremantle's reception to Governor Weld on 'The Green' in 1869. His Excellency, with Miss Weld is in the centre of the picture. On his immediate left are Mr E. Newman, M.L.C., Captain John Thomas, Chairman of the Town Trust, who presented the address of welcome; also Mr George Pearse, The Rev. Joseph Johnston, Mr Joshua Harwood, Captain Humble, Lieut. Richard Birch and Colonel Finnerty. On the Governor's right are Colonel Harvest, Mr George Davies, Capt. C.H. Watson, Mr D.K. Congdon and other prominent colonists.'

Historical information

Mr E Newman was Eileen's grandfather

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cwa-org-43-1985.400

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Photographic Paper

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Statement of significance

social, historical importance; reception for state governer

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