FERRES, Robert
5 March 1809 – 28 January 1881
Origin Aberdean, Scotland
Accompanying Family FERRES, John Woodford
First settled in Fremantle WA
Original Occupation Advocate
Occupation in Australia Contractor
ATWICK
Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1829
Fremantle
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Robert was a stonemason with Richard Lewis, contracted to build the Round House, Fremantle. Was granted the leasehold to Cantonment Hill (Fremantle Signal Stn) by Governor Stirling for proving the use of limestone for burning to lime. Robert paved the streets of Fremantle with Portland stone slabs.
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As a family member, I recognise that Robert Ferres settled, excavated, built on, and benefited from, stolen land, and that buildings such as the Round House facilitated the unjust imprisonment of Aboriginal people. For this, I am deeply sorry.
I acknowledge the Whadjuk people as the traditional custodians of the beautiful land and waters we now call Fremantle. I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Wed 24 Feb 2021
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