Local Government
Williams
Region
Wheatbelt
Culbin to Boraning Rd Williams
Location G
Williams
Wheatbelt
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2000 | Category 4 | |
One of the original Crown Grants at the Williams River and as a consequence one of the largest holdings in the district.
The original house site is about 100 metres north east of the present home.
In the 1920's the property changed hands, new owner being Harold Klug. Both he and his wife quickly adapted themselves to the social and public life of the district. It was largely due to his enthusiasm that land was purchased on which to establish the present golf course. His son, George, and daughter, Mrs Malcom Higham, now farm portions of this old grant of land. Higham's portion retains the old title "Jennamartin". (1) The previous owner was Harry Baron Rodway who is said to be the first surgeon dentist to come to Australia, having been trained at Guy's Hospital in London. He practised in North Terrace, Adelaide for some years before taking up land at Darkan. Rodway was the "English Gentleman' type and had his own ideas of fanning based on the English pattern. (2) It is believed that he bought some of his property in the Weld Club, Perth, without having seen it, from a Victorian named Lancel. It is said that the price was 21- per acre. The land consisted of nearly 18,600 acres and encompassed 'Boraning', Jennamartin', 'Wild Horse Creek' and 'The Extension' (600 acres which connected 'Wild Horse Creek' to 'Jennamartin') to the north of Darkan and 'Heartleaf' to the south of Darkan. Rodway's total holdings were probably in the order of 20,000 acres and some settlers believed that his large holding was detrimental to the progress of the district. It is said that Rodway spent over 100,000 pounds on the properties, which was a fortune at the time, but he died virtually penniless. (3)
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Bird J; "West of the Arthur" ps. 136-140 | |||
| Spencer I ; "Darkan Early Days". p.55 | |||
| HG Cowin; "The Williams". p. 87 |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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