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James Bridges Grave, Beejenup

Author

Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup

Place Number

06190
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Location

Pallinup Rd Broomehill

Location Details

Local Government

Broomehill-Tambellup

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1884

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 21 Nov 1996

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 21 Nov 1996

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates an association with pioneer families of the district.

Physical Description

James Bridges settled the "Beejenup" property in the 1870's. This was later to become the site of the Wayside Inn ran by RR Burridge.

History

James Bridge headstone reads;
"Sacred to the memory of JAMES BRIDGES who dept. this life Oct 14 1884 aged 70 years. He rests from his labour".
The headstone replaces the original wooden headstone. James bridges wife may also be buried here.

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Grave
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Grave

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

23 Apr 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

10 May 2021

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