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The bronze plaque commemorates Evan Morris Davies (1892 -1963, a former member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia and Fremantle City Council.  

After World War One, Davies became president of the Fremantle branch of the Locomotive Driver, Firemen and Cleaners` Union, and in 1928 was elected to the Fremantle City Council, where he would serve for the rest of his life (including as deputy mayor for a period). He entered parliament at a 1947 Legislative Council by-election, caused by the resignation of William Kitson. Davies was re-elected in 1950, 1956, and 1962, but died in office in April 1963. 
 

Location

Address:Kings Square, Fremantle City Library, Fremantle, 6160
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.054152
Long: 115.748208
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Government - State
Source: MA
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