Heritage TitleFLAG AND WHISTLE HOTEL, 2-4 PARRY STREETAddress2-4 Parry Street FREMANTLE WA 6160Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No22729Location DescriptionStreet Number2-4Construction Commenced1899Construction MaterialWall – RENDER: SmoothFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: SettlementsOCCUPATIONS: Commercial & service industriesStatement Of SignificanceThe place has historic significance as one of the early hotels in the West End of Fremantle. Many hotels were built in the 1890s and 1900s as a result of the discovery of gold and the consequent population increase and expansion of commercial activity in the port. The place has social significance representing the development of community life in Fremantle and as a venue for social and recreational activities.ArchaeologyConditionHistoryIn 1896 the lot was occupied by timber mills and offices owned by J J Higham. In 1899 the Hotel Australia opened, owned by James Duff and occupied by the hotel keeper Elizabeth Griffin. This is now known as the Flag and Whistle Hotel. Currently (2004) the place is a backpackers. Physical DescriptionThree storey rendered hotel which has a truncated corner and sits on the corner of Parry St and Beach St. There is a parapeted roof with decorative stucco pediments and features include engaged Corinthian pilasters and decorative stucco surrounding the windows.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – COMMERCIAL: Hotel, Tavern or InnPresent Use – COMMERCIAL: Hotel, Tavern or InnArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace TypeIndividual Building or Group
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date28/09/2011
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date28/09/2011Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 1B
Parry Street, 2-4, Fremantle WA 6160. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 18/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/30016
