Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
1 Cliff St Fremantle
Location Details
Registered as part of Victoria Quay registration
Construction Date
Constructed from 1911
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 08 Mar 2007 | ||
| State Register | Removed | 01 Jul 2021 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 07 Aug 1967 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Sep 2000 | Level 1A |
Level 1A |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
Refer to HCWA's Assessment Documentation of Places for Entry in the Register of Heritage Places.
Physical Description
Refer to Heritage Council of Western Australia's Register of Heritage Places - Register and Assessment Documentation.
Bronze statue on pedestal of granite, 33 feet from ground. One hand clasps plan of harbour works, four panels on pedestal, on front panel facing harbour a laurel wreath; back panel shows train emerging from hills tunnel; side panels show goldfields water supply scheme and Mundaring Weir. Inscription below gives précis of his life and work. Four bronze dolphins guard the four corners of the pedestal. It was designed by Pietro Porcelli in 1911.
History
Refer to Heritage Council of Western Australia's Register of Heritage Places - Register and Assessment Documentation.
Designed and built in 1911 by sculptor, Pietro Porcelli, this statue was erected as a memorial to engineer C Y O'Connor whose skills allowed Fremantle to develop as a port city. He designed and engineered the inner harbour and the pipeline to the eastern goldfields.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7902 | Fremantle walks. | Book | 2006 |
| 7467 | Fremantle : beyond the Round House. | Book | 2005 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Other Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Bronze |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| PEOPLE | Innovators |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Aug 2021Disclaimer
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