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Laying Foundation Stone of Mechanics's Institute

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Nixon & Merrilees

c. 1897

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Overview

Laying of Foundation Stone, Mechanic's Institute, Mr FH Piesse in the centre.

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Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSP1987.277

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

30.4000 cm

Height or length

24.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Below the photograph on the left hand side in brown typed lettering is "NIXON & MERRILEES. ?" and on the right hand side is "FREMANTLE W.A.".

On the back of the photograph handwritten in blue ink is "Believed to be Laying Foundation Stone for Mechanics Institute F.H Piesse in centre".

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Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

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