Reference numberE000184DescriptionWray Avenue was named after the former Mayor Fremantle, W. E. Wray 1914 to 1918. The road was formerly named Alexander Road after the Mayor of Fremantle, Laurence Alexander 1901 to 1902. Prior to that the road was named Hampton Street. The street numbering of this building has consistently been referred to as numbers 2-8. The inscription on the front fa?â•‘ade of this building states Hampton Buildings 1896. It is therefore concluded the building was constructed in that year. The first occupants accurately recorded in the Post office directories are in 1898 and they were; William H Bawden, draper; William Knuckey, bookmaker; Ah Cheong, storekeeper; and James Mortlock, greengrocer. Further research of the rates books for this period may establish the original owner of this property. Heritage Files (blue) The 1908 sewerage plan of the site shows that the buildings are separate with 6 and 8 having galvanised iron additions at the rear. 2 Wray Avenue has a verandah at the rear andDate1985PhotographerWatkins, SkipPhotograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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