The Pines & mature pine trees

Statement of Significance

DEMOLISHED
The Pines has historic significance as the home of local business identity and town councillor, Charles Eggleston. It was a good example of the period.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED
No visible remains. Demolished 2004

History

The Pines, was constructed for local businessman Charles Eggelston in 1898. It was a large brick and iron bungalow.

Eggelston was responsible for building the Grand Temperance Hostel and the Federal (later Highway) Hotel and operated several businesses in Bunbury including a barber shop and an American novelty shop. Eggelston was also a town councilor for many years.

The house was named "The Pines” because of the large number of pine trees planted on the eight acre property, remnants of which were still extant in 2000. Eggleston also operated a market garden from the property.

During World War II, the house was used by the military authorities as a munitions post to guard against possible Japanese invasion. The site was chosen as it was on an elevated position and six 45 pound guns were mounted at the rear of the home.

The house was sold in 1945 for £1,000, which was readily recouped by the new owners through the sale of some of the pine trees.

In 2000, it was recorded that the house was in good condition and had been largely unaltered. It was also noted that the block was unusually large for an inner city block at this time.

In 2004, the City of Bunbury granted approval for the demolition of the house.

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Condition

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