Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
115 Asher Rd Paull's Valley
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Garden Hill
Construction Date
Constructed from 1888
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 |
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Statement of Significance
· The site has historic value for its association with one of the earliest farms in the district.
Physical Description
Former orchard which is no longer extant. Set below the road behind the dense treed plantings. Areas of open space within the bushland and outbuildings in the grounds.
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - Low; Level of Authenticity - Low
Condition
Good This site was the location of one of the earliest farms in the district taken up by John Henry King c1888. John Kin (1858-1925) and Hester King (nee Moody) (1847--1941) had five children whilst living and working in this relatively remote location. The road to their property was known for some time as 'Kings Road'. The property was acquired by Bert Paull in 1929 and he redeveloped it and it became renowned for its crops of rhubarb and daffodils. The original buildings were demolished.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield C; "The Story of Paulls Valley". | Bill Shaw Award entry, | 1991 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
Creation Date
21 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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