The founding of Western Australia : the Governor, Captain James Stirling, R.N. with his staff at Rous Head on the 18th June, 1829 - 'The Parmelia' - H.M.S. 'Challenger' - H.M.S. 'Sulphur' - are anchored in Gage Roads, 1927 / painted by John Allcot at the suggestion and from sketches, plans and other historical data collected by D. Hope Johnston.

SV5B/Frem/5

fonds

1927

Graphic Materials, Prints

836260

1 print - photo-lithographic reproduction - 9 1/4 x 15 in.

Original held by Australasian Pioneer Club, 1984.

Information transferred from Pictures Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2008-2009

Below view are extensive notes identifying historical figures in picture and source of information which include sketches made on the spot at the time by Mrs. Mark Currie.
Reproduction from an oil painting
Formerly in Drawer 34.

Keyword subjects:
Freemantle (W.A.)
Rous Head (W.A.)
Swan River Settlement
Parmelia (ship)
Currie, Mark

Date had previously been read by library officers as '1907', but the artist stated November 1965 that it is more likely to be '1927'.