Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Ardath
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920, Constructed from 1921
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The place represents a way of life associated with early settlement of the Ardath area.
Physical Description
Cement brick construction with surrounding verandahs under the main corrugated iron roof. Part of the rear verandah was enclosed and the kitchen was a separate building adjacent to the verandah at the rear. The bricks were made from mud on site.
History
Albert E Ashbury took up his original selection in 1910, which included considerable additional acres of salt lake country. In 1958, Mr IC Simmonds took over the property.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| R Paul;"Wheatbelt Homesteads". | WAIT Architectural Thesis | 1977 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
27 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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