Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
305 Newcastle Street Northbridge
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1895
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Mar 2015 | |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2023 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 | ||
The place has interest as a modestly detailed Federation Bungalow style of residential building. The place forms an integral part of a group of residential buildings and contributes to the historic character of the area. The place reflects the expansion and development of residential and commercial buildings on the city fringes during the rapid population increase of the 1890's gold boom and the early years of the twentieth century. The place represents the changing demographic character of the city fringe of Perth as expansion of transport services enabled the more well-to-do members of society to move further afield to newly developed suburbs. The place represents the changing character of the local community from the typically heterogeneous population of the gold boom of the 1890's to the increasing concentration of ethnic minorities in the course of the twentieth century. The places is associated with J.J. Talbot Hobbs, the eminent architect and soldier. The single storey residence forms part of a streetscape that contributes to the community's sense of place. The place is rare as an example of a late nineteenth century residential building still extant within close proximity to Perth City centre. The place is representative as an example of a modest residential building dating from the late nineteenth century.
Single storey brick residence with hipped c.g.i roof and verandah to front under separate roof. Awning over entry on Newcastle St. Original double hung sash windows to southern end of Palmerston Street elevation. Panelled timber front door with sidelights.
This cottage is located on Lot Y166 which is registered in the City's rate books for 1891 as being owned by Mr J. J. Talbot Hobbs, the eminent architect and soldier. The Hobbs acquired lots Y166 and Y167 in Circa.1891-1892, the previous owner appears to have been the surgeon Edward Scott. It is probable the house was erected for investment purposes. Whether Talbot Hobbs designed the place has not been established.
Low level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Muicipal Heritage Inventory | City of Perth | 2001 | |
| The Village Northbridge Heritage Inventory - Part 2 - Pages 175-349 | ACH Portal (Heritage) - Develop WA - MRA | August 2002 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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