Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
1 Cliff St Fremantle
Registered as part of Victoria Quay registration
Fremantle
Metropolitan
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | |
| State Register | Removed | 01 Jul 2021 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 07 Aug 1967 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1A | |
This monument is an important reminder of the works of C.Y. O’Connor. Hence, historic significance and excellent workmanship make the monument worthy of classification.
Bronze statue of C.Y. O’Connor on pedestal of granite. Top 33 ft from ground. One hand clasps plan of harbour works. Four panels on pedestal – on front facing harbour, A laurel wreath and dates of birth and death; back panel shows train emerging from hill’s tunnel, side panels – Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, Mundaring Weir. (each bas relief wonderfully definite though covering only 1 ¾ “). Inscription below giving precis of life and work. Four bronze dolphins guarding four corners of pedestal. Excellence of workmanship and historic background makes this monument well worth preserving.
Assessment 1989 Architect: Signor Pietro Porcelli Unveiled 23.6.1911 by Governor Sir Gerald Strickland
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7902 | Fremantle walks. | Book | 2006 |
| 7467 | Fremantle : beyond the Round House. | Book | 2005 |
Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Other Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Bronze |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| PEOPLE | Innovators |
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