Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
98 Lawnbrook Rd West Walliston
Mr Fred Wallis' Property
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1919
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
· The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the district for orchards
· The place has social value for the role it played in bringing the community together since 1919
Single storey rendered property with hipped and gablet corrugated metal roof. The property has been altered as the original dwelling was weatherboard. Extensive verandah supported on timber columns. Set back from the roadside in native vegetation.
Land allocation, early settlers, orchards, technology, domestic activities, horticulture
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Low
Good This residence was originally constructed in 1919 as the home for Frederick Rueben Wallis (1880-1961) an orchardist and an active community member, particularly in the Methodist church. Kate Winifred Wallis (nee Edwards) (1881-1960) brought up her five children in this home and established the orchard c1900. Fred Wallis was the second son of John and Emma Wallis who were the first settlers in the district in 1883. The three sons of John and Emma Wallis took up land in the area and the family were the origin of the name ‘Walliston’. The origin of the name ‘Pretoria’ for the orchard is not known. When the Wallis family lived at the property it was a social centre of the district with many sporting and social events held at the property including many garden parties, tennis and bowling matches and car rallies.
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
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OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
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