115-117 High St (was 137-139 pre 1938)
The Manning family emigrated to Australia in the 1830s and Lucius Alex Manning became the biggest landowner in Fremantle. The Manning buildings were built from 1902 to 1906 for a cost of £2,243, as an investment, by the trustees for the Manning Bros. Estate. Cavanagh & Cavanagh were the main architects for the buildings with various builders for the different stages.
1910 Early Morning Blaze at Fremantle… flames were seen issuing in volumes from a boot and saddlery shop in High-street, Fremantle. The local brigade promptly responded to a call, and an effective force of water played on the flames with commendable promptitude, extinguishing the blaze. The inner walls, ceiling, and fittings of the front portion of the premises, however, suffered considerably. The premises are portion of the Manning Estate. Half the building was tenanted by Mr. Geo. Hill, saddler, the other half being occupied by Messrs. Graham and Felmingham, bootmakers. The origin of the fire is unknown. (reference)
OCCUPANTS
Lot 383 & 382 owners: 1829 - 1837 (383)Lloyd, George (382) Langley, Nicholas W, 1855 - 1859 Manning, H, 1876 - 1878 Manning, L A
No. 115 (was 137 pre 1938)
1899 Merritt, Mrs Evelyn B, confectioner
1900 - 1901 Meadly, W, baker
1902 - 1906 Black & Co. D, oyster saloon
1908 - 1916 Clegg, E, fancy rep
No. 117 (was 139 pre 1938)
1899 Wilson Brothers & Hill, locksmiths & saddlers
1900 Newman, W, fruiterer
1900 - 1916 Hill, George W, saddler
1901 - 1906 Cody, J, bootmaker
1907 - 1916 Graham & Felmingham, boot makers
1911 Felmingham, Charles (Graham & F)
1912 - 1913 Felmingham, George (Graham & F)
1914 - 1916 Graham, James (Graham & F)
No. 115 & 117 (was 137-139 pre 1938)
1917 - 1939 Majestic Theatre (see first post Manning Building)
1917 Balley Brown, manager
1918 - 1925 H F Brown, manager
1926 - 1927 E L Driver, manager
1928 - 1929 R T Palmer, manager
1930 - 1932 V W Binns, manager
1933 - 1934 E Callow, manager
1939 - 1949 Coles & Co Ltd G J, chain stores
