Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
24 Boronia Rd Walliston
Ted's Shed
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1930, Constructed from 1925
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
---|---|---|---|---|
(no listings) |
Type | Status | Date | Documents |
---|---|---|---|
(no listings) |
Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Category | Description | ||||
Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
· The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the fruit growing industry in the district.
· The place has historic value for its association with local identities Archibald Sanderson and Ted Saunders.
· The place has social value for the community members who have visited the building for work or purchasing feed supplies.
· The place has research value as a demonstration of old work practices and techniques.
Double height galvanised iron shed with gable roof and additions to both ends. Clad in short sheet corrugated sheets. Stumped construction. No internal inspection was undertaken but it is reported that there is a well in the corner of the shed.
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High
Poor and failing condition. New development being constructed adjacent to he shed in the garden. This large shed was built c1925 for local builder Bill McClure for owner Archibald Sanderson (1870-1937). Sanderson was a journalist and significant landholder in the Lesmurdie district where he established an orchard and built his home, Lesmurdie House. Sanderson was active in the local community and this shed was his contribution to the Walliston Co-operative growers in the district. Originally there was a deep well in the corner of the shed and water from the well was used to make fruit cordial. In the 1930s a case mill, for the manufacture of fruit cases, was added. In the 1950s, the property was transferred to Ted Saunders who used the shed for the storage of stock feed.
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
---|---|---|---|
MOV, pp 141-143 & p 148 (photo) |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
---|---|---|
Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
Type | General | Specific |
---|---|---|
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
General | Specific |
---|---|
OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
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.