Dr Stenning's House (fmr)

Author

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Place Number

12449

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Location

13 Mitchell St Wongan Hills

Location Details

Local Government

Wongan-Ballidu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	17 Sep 1998	Category 4	Category 4 Some heritage value, but not essential to an understanding of the district. Alternatively the place may be of considerable heritage value but considered of irredeemable integrity value. Recommend that the place is not constrained by the Town Planning Scheme at this time. Re-assess the significance of the place when the Inventory is regularly reviewed. Assess in more detail when considering a development application. Record prior to redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place has significant associations with Dr Stenning, and a continuing associations with medical services in Wongan Hills, as a dwelling for hospital staff members.

Physical Description

Brick rendered construction with a corrugated iron roof. The roof forms a large gable at the front which is detailed in timber. A small gable features over a front room, and the roof hips at a lower level over the entry.

History

It was very important for a developing town to have the services of a Doctor, and appropriate residence for the doctor is critical to that end. Dr Stenning was the first permanent Doctor in Wongan Hills, and he had the house built.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact/redeemable
Authenticity: medium degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	ACKLAND RRB; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ".	Shire of Wongan-Balidu	1965

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	HEALTH	Housing or Quarters
Other Use	HEALTH	Other
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities

Creation Date

02 Oct 1998

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jul 2020

Disclaimer

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.