Fremantle Town Hall, Victorian town hall in Fremantle, Australia.
Fremantle Town Hall is a rendered brick and stone building on the corner of High, William and Adelaide Streets, designed by Melbourne architects John Grainger and Charles D'Ebro. Its facades mix classical elements such as pediments, Corinthian pilasters and urns with an array of roof towers, and the foundation stone was laid on 10 September 1885.
The building officially opened in June 1887, coinciding with Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebration, with Mayor Daniel Congdon and Governor Frederick Broome presiding over the ceremony. This opening marked a significant moment in the town's development during the colonial era.
The hall was formally named the Town and Jubilee Hall at its opening, and its 1887 jubilee ceremony was followed by a day of sports and an evening ball. Children at government schools in Perth and Fremantle were given an extra week's holiday for the occasion.
The hall stands on the corner of High, William and Adelaide Streets, a short walk from Fremantle railway station and the port. The main entrance faces the triangular junction; the auditorium, supper room, kitchen and vestibule formed the first stage built in 1885. Visitors should confirm opening times and event bookings with the City of Fremantle before travelling, as the hall is hired for private functions.
At 12:45 am on 24 June 1887, during a children's fancy dress ball, publican William Conroy shot Town Supervisor W. J. Snook after being refused entry; Snook died in September and Conroy was hanged at Perth Gaol, the last execution there.
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