The Government Life building under construction
Object type
Photograph
Production date
01 Jul 1977
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As seen from near the southeast corner of Anglesea Street and Bryce Street. Construction began in 1977 and was completed in 1980. National MP Derek Quigley QSO officially opened the building on the 20th of February 1981. Two iconic palm trees can be seen next to the Railway Buildings on Victoria Street. Beyond is Kings Chambers. The building to the right is on the corner of Ward Street and Alexandra Street (now Worley Place). It was built on the site formerly occupied by A.M. Bisley & Co. The car park lot is now occupied by Centre Place shopping centre.
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HCL_M00185.31
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