Government House, Perth

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

From the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.

Raymond John Sharkey was born in 1868 in New South Wales. He was an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer. Worked for a time in Esperance and the goldfields. Married Edith Florence Ray in Melbourne on 4th October 1899. They had four children Josephine, Peggy, Maida and Bruce. Lived at the 'Appy 'Ome as a bachelor. Moved to 'Wainomi' 3 Victoria Avenue, Claremont in 1903. While living in Claremont, worked as a draughtsman for the Public Works Department. Died of a heart attack at the Subiaco train station at the age 41 on 22nd September 1910.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-175-
Item type
Inscriptions and markings

Printed in pencil on album page [GOVT HOUSE].

Year
Permissions

For authorisation to reproduce, publish or display, please contact the Claremont Museum.

Attribution requirements

Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.175'.

Claremont Museum

Claremont Museum

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Government House, Perth
Government House
Perth
Source: Claremont Museum 09.175

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->