Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
15 Wittenoom Street East Perth
Location Details
Cnr Plain St
Other Name(s)
Reserve, Wickham St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1867
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Sep 2006 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 13 Jul 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Feb 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
||
Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place has exceptional historical significance associated with the East Perth Cemetery.
Physical Description
Historic/Archaeological Site. Originally part of the East Perth Cemetery and contains some headstones and an information sign about the site.
History
In 1842 the property, East Perth Cemetery, was allocated to be used as a burial site. The cemetery was open to Church of England initially, then was open to Roman Catholic, Congregational, Wesley churches, then Jewish community.
In 1897 Karrakatta cemetery was allocated as an alternative to East Perth which people were concerned about as a health hazard. By 1899 East Perth cemetery was designated as a disused cemetery. Approximately 10,000 people were buried there, with only 800 headstones remaining.
In 1910 some of the disused area of the cemetery had been sold for housing. There was public concern that the cemetery was in a bad state of repair and two local residents lobbied for fundraising to maintain the cemetery.
In the 1950s some of the land from the Presbyterian, Jewish and Chinese sections was given to the Education Department for use by Perth Girls School.
In the 1990s a fence was erected around the perimeter, a memorial to the Chinese people buried in the cemetery was placed inside the grounds and the Jewish cemetery was set aside as a reserve. Restored headstones were placed in this area. Site abuts the East Perth Cemetery and once contained graves.
The whole cemetery is vested with the National Trust.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low level of integrity.
Low level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Perth Cemetery Place Record Form |
Place Type
Urban Park
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
27 Nov 2001Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
14 Oct 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.