Dr Lovegrove's House (fmr)

Author

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Place Number

12451

Location

Camm St Wongan Hills

Location Details

Local Government

Wongan-Ballidu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930

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 17 Sep 1998 Category 4

Statement of Significance

The place has significant associations with Dr Lovegrove.

Physical Description

Timber framed and fibro clad with a weatherboard dado. The hipped roof forms a large gable at the front which is detailed in timber. The roof extends in a skillion over a side verandah.

History

It was very important for a developing town to have the services of a Doctor, and appropriate residence for the doctor is critical to that end

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact or redeemable Authenticity: medium degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
ACKLAND RRB; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". Shire of Wongan-Balidu 1965

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use HEALTH Housing or Quarters
Other Use HEALTH Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

02 Oct 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jul 2020

Disclaimer

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