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PHOTOGRAPH: SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER LAYING FOUNDATION STONE, CITY HALL
Subcollections
Overview
The image shows Sir Charles Gairdner, Governor of Western Australia, spreading cement with a trowel under the ceremonial foundation stone of the City Hall (now the Subiaco Theatre Centre). The black marble stone is suspended on a heavy metal chain on the wall. The stone names the Subiaco Councillors and J.H. Abrahams, J.P., Mayor.
Historical information
The Subiaco City Hall is now known as the Subiaco Theatre Centre.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-1985.607
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Paper
Width
240 mm
Height or length
190 mm
Inscriptions and markings
Air Photo Engravers Pty Ltd, 13 James Street, Perth
Statement of significance
Local history.
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
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