Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
92 Stirling Tce Toodyay
Location Details
GPS: 0449555 6509088
Other Name(s)
Beardman's Store & Dining Room
Scharf's Store
Construction Date
Constructed from 1850
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
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 | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has historic value for its associations with the period of convict development in Toodyay, James Smith, Pensioner Guards and Joseph Monger. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of the town of Toodyay.
Physical Description
Brick and iron cottage date from the 1850's. open verandah to the front with timber posts and brackets. A timber extension is to the side. The shop is of brick and iron construction with shallow pitched roof with roughcast rendered gable and verandah extending over the pavement. Extension to the rear. The individual panels forming the roof do not fit smoothly and gives the appearance of the roof being patched. There is also straining to the panels just below the ridge line. The rest of the building appears to be in good condition.
History
After the arrival of the convict party in Toodyay, Pensioner Guards and their families required accommodation. Land allotments were marked out and James Smith (Jas) was allocated this lot. In 1862, Joseph Monger bought this property and the next to build the Newcastle Hotel (now Toodyay Tavern).
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium
Authenticity: Medium
Condition
Generally Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
17 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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