Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
University of Western Australia Crawley
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1914
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Oct 1980 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {Lscpe} | 30 Jan 1980 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
As part of UWA, the place has aesthetic and historic significance representing development and settlement of UWA.
It has social significance to the local and State-wide community as a place for social and recreational activities, in particular the past and present students and staff.
Physical Description
Includes the Sunken Gardens, the Great Court Area, Sommerville auditorium surrounds, Cathedral of Trees, Whitfield Court and the historic oak lawn. Highly varied gardens, including many mature trees and massed plantings of flowering shrubs. Great Court features Australia natives. Oak lawn is remnant of original Shenton farm, on which the campus was established in 1914. Whitfield Court in Classical Style includes a reflecting pond. Sunken gardens is in a Romantic Style, encouraging introspection. Great Court is in a paradise style, with informal arrangements and natives, exotics and shrubs. the paradise style was innovative for its time.(Ref: AHC assessment documentation).
History
A government decision in favour of a university for Western Australia was made in 1901, however a shortage of funds prevented it being established until 1913. The University Endowment Bill in 1903 allowed for land to be set aside for the future. The first location was a temporary one in Irwin Street, Perth, in a weatherboard building. The first Chancellor was John Winthrop Hackett. In 1921 Crawley was chosen as the permanent site for UWA. The Irwin Street building was relocated there in 1932.The foundation stone for the Hackett Memorial Buildings was laid in 1929. They form the focal point and symbolic landmark of UWA.
Major design influence attributed to Oliver Dowell and George Munns. Sunken Gardens was originally a sand pit excavated during construction of the Hackett Memorial Buildings. Terraced steps look down over a level circular grassed area as a stage. A memorial sundial and seat were erected behind the stage area in honour of E Shann, Foundation Professor of history and economics.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity.
Condition
Excellent
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACH Documentation |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196 | Planning for the University of Western Australia: 1914- 1970 | Book | 1986 |
| 7163 | Gryphon : journal of the Office of Facilities Management, April 2002, No. 25. : Off campus. | Serial | 2002 |
| 8303 | A landscape for learning : a history of the grounds of The University of Western Australia. | Book | 2006 |
| 3934 | A walk through the University of Western Australia. | Book | 1991 |
| 1117 | A guide to the University of Western Australia | Book | 1954 |
| 12223 | A walk through the University of Western Australia | Other | 1991 |
| 6988 | Walking Subiaco : Crawley and the University of Western Australia. | Brochure | 2004 |
| 6319 | Gryphon : journal of the Office of Facilities Management, August 2001, No. 22. : Sermons in Stone. | Serial | 2001 |
| 6981 | A visitors' guide to Perth and suburbs : 1949 issue. | Book | 1949 |
Place Type
Garden
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Creation Date
21 Aug 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2024Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.