The Knowle, home of Captain E.Y.W. Henderson, Controller-General of convicts

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Reference numberLH000498DescriptionThe Knowle, home of Captain E.Y.W. Henderson, Controller-General of convicts. According to Stubbe (Stubbe, J.H., Medical background, UWA Press, 1969); it was erected in 1856-1858. When Captain (later Colonel) Henderson returned to England in 1863, the house was occupied by Mr Clifton, Comptroller of Customs. In 1892 it was used as a branch of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum. Alterations were made to the buildings in 1895/6 and in January 1897 it opened as a public hospital with 52 beds.Daten.d.Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

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The Knowle, home of Captain E.Y.W. Henderson, Controller-General of convicts

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