Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
227 Newcastle Street Northbridge
Location Details
Other Name(s)
229 Newcastle Street
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Mar 2015 |
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890s gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century.
The place is representative of a commercial building dating from the early twentieth century.
The place has associations with local furniture manufacturer Sunshine Veneer Works.
Physical Description
Single storey row of shops with cantilevered awning and decorative parapet concealing the roofline. The facade is rendered with tile to 3/4 height. The awning is supported with iron brackets.
History
In 1897 there are eight listings in the Post Office directory for the area between William and Lake Streets. These listings may include those living behind dwellings along the main street. All appear to be houses, apart from Green & Co. grocers, near the Lake Street intersection.
In 1909, Mr Thomas Bonner is listed for No. 225 and Angus McIntosh, veterinary surgeon, in No. 229. Mr Bonner was the original owner of lots Y76/77. In 1935, Thomas Dewhurst, veterinary surgeon, is listed for No. 229.There were premises behind No. 227-229. In 1935, the furniture manufacturers, Sunshine Veneer Works, was located there.
A women's health centre is currently located in the building.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Northbridge Heritage Inventory - Aug 2002 - Part 1 Pages 1-175 | Develop WA - MRA | Aug 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | HEALTH | Other |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
Creation Date
26 Sep 2025Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Sep 2025Disclaimer
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