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Perth Town Hall

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Sharkey Collection

c. 1895

Overview

Two photographs of the Perth Town Hall.

09.176a
On left is large brick building with white quoins. In top corner, bottom of clock and broad arrow opening is visible. Corrugated iron stores with sign [C. McNESS & CO.] in foreground is a verandah with ornate iron lace.

09.176b
Clock tower and roof of Town Hall seen over buildings, trees and windmill. Open picket fences separate properties from road.

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.

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cwa-org-28--9-176-a,b

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09.176b
In pencil on album [PERTH].

Year

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-31.954784232838, 115.86036430172

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Life of creator +70 years

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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