Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
30 Clinton St Toodyay
Location Details
Cnr Henry St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1862
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 the claim that is was the first cottage built in the 1870's in this area. It has historic value for its associations with the pensioner guard Thomas Whittle. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape of Toodyay.
Physical Description
A single storey brick and iron cottage with verandah, timber sash and casement windows and hipped roof. Painted brickwork. Colonial style criss‐cross verandah balustrading. The original two roomed building of mud, straw and gravel was constructed on granite stone blocks. Later extensions were made of sun‐dried brick and kilned bricks.
History
The cottage is reputed to be the first built in the 'Pensioner Village' at the 'depot' after the town was gazetted in 1860. Thomas Whittle was an expiree and employed a ticket-of-leave bricklayer. He bought the block on 7 June 1871.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium
Authenticity: Low-Medium
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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