Local Government
Woodanilling
Region
Great Southern
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Location
unknown Woodanilling
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Mar 2003 | Category 6 |
Category 6 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is notable as an early site in the business and commercial development of the town of Woodanilling.
Physical Description
The Manse is situated north (100 metres) of the Baptist Church. The building has had numerous alterations. The central section appears to be the original building. It is stone with brick faced windows (sash and cord) and a central brick chimney facing west (Carlton Road). The rear roofline indicates a back (east) verandah which has been enclosed fibro (upper) weatherboard (lower) and further extension later added.
At the front a weatherboard section with a lower roofline has been added with a verandah also constructed.
History
William Bennett, a carpenter, helped build many of the buildings in Woodanilling. He lived in a house that was to become the manse, at the back of the Woodanilling Church. His wife had died in 1904 and two sons Clarence and Ormond were killed in action during the war. One daughter, Florence, ran the lolly shop in a room leased at the hall, before her marriage to Henry Bradbury. Her sister, Mrs Essie Doubikin then took over the shop. Their father manufactured the confectionery at his house in Cardigan Street.
After 1928,. Mrs Hart rented the room at the hall for hairdressing as well as confectionery sales. Florence Bennett was in many musical productions put on at the local hall by the 'Orange Follies Concert Company'. On one occasion she filled in for the local 'Father Christmas' (Frank Gill) who was running late for the Christmas Tree. Another sister, Stella, married Peter Whiteside of Cartmeticup who for some time worked in the
blacksmith shop with Alf Wilson and Charlie Becker.
The 'Manse' was bought by the Baptist Church and used for this purpose as a residence for ministers for many years. In recent times it has been sold and used as a private residence.
Integrity/Authenticity
Original Materials: Some
Modifications: Numerous
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bird, "Round Pool to Woodanilling" pp 227-228 | |||
| Photos: 10/11, 10/23 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Housing or Quarters |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
10 Nov 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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