1859 - Government House , Perth, Western Australia
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blingg
S 31° 57.423 E 115° 51.710
50J E 392440 N 6463759
The foundation stone of the residence of the Governor of W.A.
Waymark Code: WMT9M5
Location: Australia
Date Posted: 10/20/2016
Views: 1
The foundation stone for Government House was laid in 1859, but due to a shortage of materials and labour the building wasn't finished until 1864. The Victorian Tudor style building is set in 3.2 hectares of gardens and is open to the public on several occasions during the year. Perth's Government House is the only Governor's residence in permanent use in all the states of Australia.
The foundation stone is interesting as it was laid by a Mason and not the Governor of the day, also next to the plaque is the Masonic symbol carved in the stone
Year of construction: 1859
Full inscription:
The foundation stone was laid
on the 17th March 1859 by
Worshipful Brother Francis Lochee
of
The Lodge of St John No.712
of
The United Grand Lodge of England
of
Antient Free and Accepted Masons
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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