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Proposed High Rise Development, Davies Road, Claremont

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c. 1970

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Two photographs of a proposed High Rise Development, Davies Road, Claremont.

04.330a
View from Mt Claremont of Alfred Road, landfill site for extension of golf course, local housing dominated by the existing multi storey building. Claremont Station, railway goods shed and Claremont Hotel in background, right.

04.330b
Five additional buildings superimposed in yellow on the photograph. Printed caption [VIEW FROM ALFRED ROAD].

Historical information

John Mulder married Jean Williams 1944. Lived in Davies Road and worked tirelessly for the quality of life in that area. Fought the development of high-rise flats in Davies Road, and was instrumental in keeping the density down. Led the fight to prevent an aged persons' development in the same road. The campaign was successful and the park that was created on the spot has been named John Mulder Park.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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High Rise Development, Davies Road, Claremont
Proposed buildings superimposed in yellow
View From Alfred Road
Source: Claremont Museum 04.330b

Proposed High Rise Development
View from Mt Claremont of Alfred Road
Source: Claremont Museum 04.330a

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