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Wayside Cottage (site)

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

17654
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Location

Boddington

Location Details

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1895

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current 23 Mar 2007

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Jul 2001 T

T

Significant Tree

Municipal Inventory YES 01 Jun 2011 E

E

photographic records prior to major development or demolition. Recognise and interpret the site if possible.

Parent Place or Precinct

17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Statement of Significance

Wayside Cottage is understood to be the one of the first built on the Farmer's Property and in the Boddington area. The Wayside cottage, in conjunction with the grave site, illustrates the historic significance of the Farmer family in the Boddington District. The family still reside and work in the Boddington area..

Physical Description

The cottage is now marked by fruit trees and a gravestone. The original description of the cottage is unknown, as no photographic evidence remains.

History

The cottage was initially built for Thomas, Eliza and Thomas Farmer's youngest son. Thomas and Herriette still-born son was buried close to the cottage and the grave now marks the site of the cottage.
The demolition date of Wayside Cottage is unknown.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low

Condition

Poor

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".
Municipal Heritage Inventory 2000
Western Australian Heritage Council

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use VACANT\UNUSED Vacant\Unused
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities

Creation Date

18 Jan 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jul 2019

Disclaimer

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