Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
15-17 Hawes St Northam
Cnr Duke and Hawes Sts Lot 1 Hawes St
Bona Vista
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1905
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | ||
State Register | Registered | 07 Feb 1997 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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(no listings) |
Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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Category | Description | ||||
Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 1.Exceptional significance |
1.Exceptional significance |
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Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
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Heritage Council | |
Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 13 Aug 2001 |
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Heritage Council |
James Mitchell came to Northam in 1891 as manager of the West Australian Bank. In 1903 Mrs Clara Mitchell purchased three blocks of land on the hill considered to be Northam's "nob hill", the most prestigious area in the town. Mitchell won a seat in the Western Australian Parliament in 1905 (-1933). Mitchell House was used as a family home and as the venue for garden parties. Mitchell was Premier of WA from 1919-24 and 1930-33. He was influential in securing post-primary education for Northam, in 1921, the year he was knighted. In 1933, he was Lieutenant Governor of WA and moved to Perth. Next were Hal Colebatch, the editor of The Northam Advocate and his wife, Theodosia (nee Mitchell), until 1953. In 1978 a Centenary Celebration for Northam Primary Schoolwas held there, and during the 1980s Mitchell House was the venue for balls, large formal dinner parties and fetes. In 1995 purchased by Shamrock Hotel owners for private and guest accommodation.
Mitchell House is a substantial two storey residence located on a corner block. The Italianate main entrance porch faces Hawes Street, and a two-storey stucco, balustraded arcade faces Duke Street. The house has some features reminiscent of colonial Georgian architecture in its simplicity. Quoined window and door openings are embellished with entablature. On the site are timber stables and a wash-house.
James Mitchell came to Northam in 1891 as manager of the West Australian Bank. In 1903 Mrs Clara Mitchell purchased three blocks of land on the hill considered to be Northam's "nob hill", the most prestigious area in the town. Mitchell won a seat in the Western Australian Parliament in 1905 (-1933). Mitchell House was used as a family home and as the venue for garden parties. Mitchell was Premier of WA from 1919-24 and 1930-33. He was influential in securing post-primary education for Northam, in 1921, the year he was knighted. In 1933, he was Lieutenant Governor of WA and moved to Perth. Next were Hal Colebatch, the editor of The Northam Advocate and his wife, Theodosia (nee Mitchell), until 1953. In 1978 a Centenary Celebration for Northam Primary School was held there, and during the 1980s Mitchell House was the venue for balls, large formal dinner parties and fetes. In 1995 purchased by Shamrock Hotel owners for private and guest accommodation.
Integrity: Moderate degree
Authenticity: Moderate degree
Good
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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1998 Municipal Inventory | Town of Northam | 1998 |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Servants or Shearers Quarters |
Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Stable |
Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
Style |
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Federation Free Classical |
Type | General | Specific |
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Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
General | Specific |
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PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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