Image: Rottnest Lighthouse opening 1896
Description: Official opening of w:Wadjemup Lighthouse, with old lighthouse also still standing. SLWA catalogue notes: "Built by Edward Staples. Notes on reverse of photograph suggest figure on top of lighthouse could be Edward Staples. Party present includes Sir John & Lady Forrest, Sir George & Lady Shenton, Messrs D.K. Congdon, E.W. Davies, W.E. Marmion, Geo. Randell, E. Solomon, M.L. Moss, Chief Harbour Master Capt. Russell, Asst. to the Engineer-in-Chief Mr G.T. Poole, Freemantle Resident magistrate Mr R. Fairbairn, Dr Waylen, and other "prominent residents". (West Australian 18.3.1896, p.5a-b)"
Title: Rottnest Lighthouse opening 1896
Credit: This file is from the collection of the State Library of Western Australia. View its catalogue entry: b1945144~S1
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