Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Hewison Rd Pickering Brook
Location Details
approx halfway between pickering brook rd & reserve rd
Other Name(s)
Club
site of Clubrooms of Pickering Brook Sports
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Feb 2013 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has aesthetic significance as a landmark tree in the bushland setting of the golf course.
· The place has historic significance for its association with the establishment and early days of the sporting groups in Pickering Brook.
· The place has social value for its association with many sporting events that have helped foster a strong community in Pickering Brook.
Physical Description
A plaque on a rock commemorates the founding of the Pickering Brook Sports Club, the commemorate signage is situated underneath the canopy of the gum tree. The tree itself is a mature gum, standing taller than many of the surrounding plantings.
History
Prior to the construction of the original sports club on this reserve, the cricket and soccer players would meet under
the tree and enjoy an ale or two. After the construction of the Pickering Brook Sports Club, the oval was used for
sports and gymkhanas and the bar was set up under this same tree. Large gum tree on edge of No. 2 fairway of
Pickering Brook Golf Course.
A plaque was unveiled at the site in 1989 in recognition of the role of the tree in the establishment of the sports
club.
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - N/A; Level of Authenticity - N/A
Condition
N/A Prior to the construction of the original sports club on this reserve, the cricket and soccer players would meet under the tree and enjoy an ale or two. After the construction of the Pickering Brook Sports Club, the oval was used for sports and gymkhanas and the bar was set up under this same tree. Large gum tree on edge of No. 2 fairway of Pickering Brook Golf Course. A plaque was unveiled at the site in 1989 in recognition of the role of the tree in the establishment of the sports club.
Other Keywords
Management Category 2: Conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any
alterations or extensions should reinforce the
significance of the place.
Place Type
Tree
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
27 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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