Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Babakin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1924
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 represent a way of life associated with early settlement and early identities.
Physical Description
The six room dwelling was surrounded by a verandah under the main roof, at break pitch. It was timber framed and weatherboard clad with an iron roof. In 1936, a timber verandah floor replaced the anthill floor. In the 1950's. A balustrade was erected around the verandah.
History
John Smiley Boyd came from Northen Ireland in 1911 and began work almost immediately at Padbury's property in Moora before moving to Bruce Rock to work for Charles Smith at Yarding. During the two years he was there, he took up land. By 1919, he and his wife purchased a larger block from Owen Hughes, with a dwelling on site. By 1924, he constructed his own home.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewersw;"Bruce Rock the story of a Distriuct". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 19595 | |
| R Paul;"Wheatbelt Homesteads". | WAIT Architectural Thesis | 1977 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revise 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 | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| 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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