Randall House

Author

Shire of Kulin

Place Number

06921

Location

King St Jitarning

Location Details

Local Government

Kulin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1923

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 19 Mar 1997 Category 3

Physical Description

Timber framed with oiled weatherboard cladding and a gable roof which breaks pitch to form a skillion front an back verandah. The back verandah is only partially enclosed.

History

In 1921, Harry and Dorothy Randall lost all their possessions when their house burned to the ground. Michael Brown rented a house to the Randalls. The house was located next to the hostel in Jitarning town. Mr & Mrs Randall ran a newsagency and store which they closed when the Co-op opened, and moved to this house in 1924. Mrs Randall was the station mistress, checking goods, meeting trains and ordering wheat trucks. Mrs Randall taught music to people of the district using the Beale piano in the hall, and she also acted as caretaker of the hall. She taught Sunday School in the hall and organised regular church services. Mrs Randall was renowned for her hospitality. The Randall's son still lives in the house.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
WE Greble; "Bold Yeomanry Social changes in the Wheatbelt District- Kulin 1848-1970".". Shire of Kulin 1979
R Giles; "Research". Unpublished 1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

22 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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