Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Cnr Parker Rd & Avon Tce York
Location Details
Part of Blandstown Heritage Precinct
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890, Constructed from 1831
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 08 Oct 1996 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Restrictive Covenant | YES |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Interim | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 May 1985 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade A |
Grade A |
|
Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
A group of related farm buildings established by Stephen Parker who acquired the
farm in 1848. The buildings variously demonstrate the superb architecture styles, the technical
accomplishment and the social history of the pioneer faming family.
The Balladong group in its farming environment on rich alluvial lands beside the Avon River,
constitutes a unique and culturally significant component in the York Historic Town.
Physical Description
Farmhouse on bank of Bland Creek. The two storied granary with shingled
roof joined to a stone walled stable block with shingled roof and bush pole framing, was built in
the form of a square cloister opening onto the central courtyard, in 1890. The adjacent searing
shed dating from the 1870sis constructed in timber in the tradition of buildings of their use
throughout Australia. A high timber framed roof covered in shingles with lapped timber
boarding on timber framing, a battened timber floor raised well above the ground for the
containment of sheep.
History
The Balladong farm land originally formed part of the Government Farm leased by R H Bland in
1832after its inception on the arrival of the first settlers in 1831. Later in 1832, Bland was
granted 1000 acres of the farm as a reward for his services in settling the district. In 1848 he sold
the farm to Stephen Parker and moved back to the Swan River Settlement as Private Secretary to
Governor Fitzgerald.
Parker developed the farm and was responsible for the buildings which survive today. In recent
years, the granary, stables and shearing shed have been restored. The original flour mill and
other farm buildings no longer survive in their original form or siting.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Good
Authenticity: Good
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Estate Study; "York Historic Survey". |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5921 | Off-shears : the story of shearing sheds in Western Australia. | Book | 2002 |
| 9617 | Balladong farm, York | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2010 |
| 1978 | Balladong Farm York WA: conservation report. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1997 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Flour Mill |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Old Colonial Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | TIMBER | Log |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
09 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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