Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
30 Heidelberg Rd Bickley
Granny Simcock's Place
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1915
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
· 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.
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.
Technology, community services
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Low
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'.
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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Wansborough M; "Bel's Story". |
Individual Building or Group
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Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
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Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
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SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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