North Fremantle: photograph taken from corner of Leslie and Thompson Road

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Reference numberLH000317DescriptionNorth Fremantle. Photograph taken from corner of Leslie and Thompson Roads. W.H. Burford & Sons Ltd., soap and candle manufacturers. Occupied by Hood Sails in 1979. In 1981 recycled into luxury home units by the Lavender Bay Pty. Ltd. July 1981 storm removed the roof of the building, it was replaced and the units completed 1982. See: 728.3 and 668.12 Miscellany File. The stone cottage was still there in 1979 although derelict, facing Thompson Road. It was the Manager's residence. The main warehouse backed onto Rule Street. According to Mr Peter Jensen (28.11.1983) the signal soap building was used to store tallow and possibly glycerine. The building in the right hand side of the photograph with W.H. Burford & Sons on the end wall was where wooden cases were made to store soap and candles. Mr Jensen worked for Burfords in 1923. See: Oral History interview. In the background is Rocky Bay.Date1920PhotographerLa Tosca Studio Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

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North Fremantle: photograph taken from corner of Leslie and Thompson Road