ND4. Tannock Hall of Education
On corner of Cliff and Croke Streets, Lots 25 and 26 were originally owned by:
Lot 25: Rogers, W S Lot 26: Dod Philip H (1829-1837), then Lot 25: Croft, F Lot 26: Walters, R.C. (1855-1859), then Lot 25: Croft, F Lot 26: Brown, W (1876), Lot 25: Croft, F Lot 26: Thompson, G (1877-1879)
The Grand Pier Hotel once stood here. The two storey Victorian building had a bullnose verandah and elaborate lace work on the upper story. It was opened in 1873 and was licensed until its demolition in 1955.
1876: W. Brown was charged that he being the holder of a publican's license did on Sunday the 11th June last, illegally sell liquor contrary to the statute… It is very extraordinary that the house being close to both police stations should have escaped the attention of the police, but we have the admission of both witnesses that they got drink during prohibited hours-the evidence appears to me very clear and it is my painful duty to fine the defendant £50… (reference)
17th July, 1876 ‘‘Pier Hotel Fremantle. Notice. The undersigned having taken over this business from Mr. Wm. Brown, begs to inform his friends and the public generally that his Hotel accommodation is now replete with every comfort; that his wines, spirits, and beer, are of the best brands, that his ‘Bar’ is much improved to meet the requirements of his numerous friends and visitors, and he trusts by the exercise of due attention to secure their undivided patronage.” P. CAESAR (reference)
Dec 1877 An action also was brought by Mr. A. Francisco, the proprietor of the Pier Hotel, Fremantle, to recover damages (100 Pounds) from the defendant, Mr. Caesar, the landlord of the Emerald Isle hotel, in consequence of false representations alleged to have been made by the latter with respect to the quality of a quantity of beer purchased by the plaintiff from the defendant, in taking over the stock in trade of the defendant, among the liquors were sixteen hogsheads of beer which the defendant assured the valuators was of good quality; it was afterwards found to be unsound and unfit for sale. The Chief Justice designated the article as "poisonous stuff," and gave a verdict for the plaintiff. (reference)
1878: Mr. Arnott Francisco, of the "Pier" hotel, Fremantle, has been robbed of £360 in notes and silver, the thief having obtained possession of the booty by entering the landlord's bedroom. (reference)
Occupants
1873 (Grand) Pier Hotel
1873- 1876 William Brown
1876- 1977 P. Caesar
1877- 1878 Arnott Francisco
1897 - 1899 Rosser A
1900 - 1901 Flindell G S
1902 - 1907 Waugh C
1908 Gorman Thomas
1909 - 1910 Valmadre A
1911 Inglis S
1912 - 1915 Mrs L Hearman / Pier Hotel Picture Gardens
1916 - 1918 J Brydon
1919 Mrs Euphemia Slater
1920 Mrs Ethel M Harrison
1921 W C Kennedy
1922 vacant
Tannock Hall, designed by Marcus Collins and built by Notre Dame in 2010 and named for the first Vice Chancellor Peter Tannock.
In early December 1992, at the request of Archbishop Hickey and the Board of Governors, Dr Peter Tannock accepted appointment as the University’s second Vice Chancellor. He took over from Professor Link, who returned that month to NDUS following the University’s first very modest graduation ceremony in the Fremantle Town Hall. Dr Tannock commenced duties immediately, having resigned as the first Deputy Chancellor of the University, Chairman of the Catholic Education Commission and Director of Catholic Education in Western Australia, to take up the position. Reference: The Founding and Establishment of Notre Dame, 1986-2014 by Peter Tannock 2014 (reference)
