In March 1907, Perth’s acting Coroner, James Cowan, held an enquiry into the death of 5-month-old Ethel Booth. The baby had been in the care of Alice Mitchell in Edward Street prior to her death. The inquest took place in
Highgate Hill Police Station
The police station in Lincoln Street, Highgate Hill, was built in 1897. It consisted of a charge room and two lock-up cells. Living quarters for the officer in charge were added in Smith Street in 1906. Apparently there was enough