Reference numberLH000795ADescriptionThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was originally built in 1885 as Fremantle Grammar School. The Headmaster was Henry Briggs. He and his staff taught 27 boarders and 93 day scholars. The school closed in 1905 due to Mr Briggs's involvement in politics. In 1909 Miss Haines opened a girls' school known as Girton College, which ran until 1918. In 1919 it was reopened as The Church of England School for Girls with Miss Bessie Scott and Miss Barbara Lightly as teachers.Date1972PhotographerA. Sharr, F.Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1972). City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 06/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/15961