Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
Pickering Brook Rd Pickering Brook
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1939
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 |
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· The place has social and historic value as the location of many social events that were important to the Italian migrants in the post-World War II period
No longer used and overgrown.
Sport and recreation, immigration
Level of Integrity - Low; Level of Authenticity - Low
N/A This site is the location of a bocce pitch established by Italian migrants led by Charlie Della Franca and others in the Pickering Brook community. It was a popular site for socialising amongst the men and was located some distance from the houses to allow free expression during the games.
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Keast J; "Valleys of Solitude". |
Historic Site
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Present Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
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SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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