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Government House, Perth

Sharkey Collection
c. 1895
Overview

Glimpse of imposing, brick building with stone quoins through heavy foliage of garden. Top of fence and capped pillar in foreground.

Historical information

Government House is one of Perth’s most magnificent properties. Built in 1863 and set in 3.2 hectares of beautiful gardens, both the buildings and gardens are listed on the State’s heritage register.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-175
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

Printed in pencil on album page [GOVT HOUSE].

Contextual Information

Australian social history from the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.

Raymond John Sharkey an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer was born in 1868 in New South Wales. Raymond was a Claremont resident when he died at an early age.

Year
c. 1895
Geotag
-31.956948184647, 115.86157664538

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Last modified
Saturday, 28 June, 2025
Completeness
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Copyright category
Life of creator +70 years
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Source: Claremont Museum 09.175

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