Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
30 Heidelberg Rd Bickley
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Granny Simcock's Place
Construction Date
Constructed from 1915
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 | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has historic value for its association with the early settlement and development of the Bickley area
· The place has social value for the association with 'Granny Simcock' who played an important role in the community as the unofficial district nurse.
Physical Description
Single storey structure positioned on a sloping site resulting in under house storage areas. The dwelling is of timber framed construction with weatherboard cladding and a corrugated metal roof. A bullnose verandah extends around the front and side of the dwelling, accessed via a timber staircase and enclosed by a timber balustrade. Small paned timber windows. Hipped roof with timber dormer.
History
Technology, community services
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Low
Condition
Good Joseph and Isabella Simcock acquired this property, originally of 15 acres, in 1914. They built a simple timber cottage shortly afterwards and offered furnished rooms for rent in 1915. Joseph Simcock married Isabella Humphrey in 1878 in Hindmarsh SA and they had five children. In 1926, Joseph died in Southern Cross and Isabella lived on in the cottage for many years. Isabella Simcock (1853-1943) was the unofficial district nurse and was held in great affection by the community, known widely as 'Granny Simcock'.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wansborough M; "Bel's Story". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
27 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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