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 repesents a way of lfie associated with early settlement in the Ardath area.
Physical Description
Mud bricks, on stone floorings, with a corrugated iron roof. Verandahs surround the dwelling at break pitch under the main roof. The bricks were made on site from an excavation in close proximity. Up to 6 men were employed on the construction.
History
Charles Fidge took up land in 1910. In 1911 he built a gimlet hut, with anthill floors. By 1920 the new homestead was underway and they moved in 1921.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Pal;"Wheatbelt Homesteads". | WAIT Architectural Thesis | 1977 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock, the story of a District:. | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 |
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 | EARTH | Adobe {Mud 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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