Local Government
Woodanilling
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Robinson Rd Woodanilling
Location Details
Other Name(s)
(Kippin)
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Mar 2003 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site is significant due to its association with the horticultural industry in the district and with pioneering families.
Physical Description
The vineyard was southwest of the homestead towards Robinson Road and comprised
almost 12 acres. Few remnants are left.
History
Henry and Mary Kippin with their two year old son Harry came to Woodanilling in 1904 from South Australia to manage Richardson's Store. For seven years they lived in the galvanised iron house on the corner of Robinson Road and Cardigan Street before moving to Nampup (now Nyabing) to another Richardson's store that was opening up.
During their sojourn at Woodanilling from 1904 - 11 they had purchased four lots of land west of the town. They returned in 1916-17 and lived in tents while Henry Kippin built a three roomed weatherboard home.
Land around the house was soon cleared and four acres of orchard, mainly apple trees (also peaches, pears, plums, apricots, cherries, figs, almonds and quinces) and an acre of zante currants were planted. Henry claimed that thiswas the first commercial planting of currants in the Great Southern area; later another 10 acres were planted. This later planting gave generally mediocre results except on the richer soil. The currants grown here without irrigation were found to test highly for sugar content from the rich black fruit.
Henry Kippin also built numerous houses, sheds and additions for other people in the district, as well as the original sportsground pavilion and bake house shop.
The Kippin's named their property 'Booleroo' after Mary's birth place (Booleroo Centre) in South Australia.
Mary Kippin toiled hard and fruitfully throughout her 93 years. On the farm at
Woodanilling she worked long hours picking, packing and pruning with the currants as well as milking cows, tending fowls, establishing a garden and raising her family.
Integrity/Authenticity
site only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photos: 15/14-15/15; "Round Pool to Woodanilling" p 178 | 1985 | ||
| "John Bird, Round Pool to Woodanilling" pp 156-8, 209-210 | 1985 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
Creation Date
10 Nov 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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