This Day in History: 1956-02-07

The first stage of the reconstruction of Stirling Terrace commenced with the Public Works Dept. installation of a new 7 in. water main from the Toodyay Fire Station to Clinton Street. A week later, on 15 Feb., Humes Limited of Perth commenced the installation of a sullage water drain from the Fire Station to the Avon River. All the trees in Stirling Terrace had to be removed. New trees were later planted later in the footpaths.

Source:
Central districts herald, 2 Feb.1956, p.2; 23 Feb. 1956, p.8.
Toodyay Road minutes, 11 Feb. 1956; 10 Mar. 1956.