Reference numberEF0013DescriptionScene of Canning Road, now Canning Highway, looking east. A four horse dray stands in front of the Plympton Post Office (name changed to East Fremantle in 1899) which opened on 14.03.1898. The first Post Master, J. Adams was appointed in March 1898. Next to the left is the Police Station, Quarters and Lock up. The Fire Station was a shed next to the Police Station. In the centre is the East Fremantle Town Hall. The architect for this building was Joseph F. Allen and the foundation stone was laid by Sir John Forrest in 1899.Date1900Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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Horse drawn cart on Canning Road. (1900). City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 17/06/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/14878
