Local Government
Woodanilling
Region
Great Southern
Douglas Rd Kenmare
Douglas'
Woodanilling
Great Southern
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Mar 2003 | Category 3 | |
The building is important for its connection with the first European settlement of the area and for its association with pioneering families. The building is a fine example of the style, construction methods and use of building materials in this period.
The stone dwelling is situated about 50 metres north of Douglas Road near the Kenmare Hall. The building is substantial - built of stone, sash windows and a wide verandah almost around the entire house. A brick chimney is prominent above the galvanised iron roof. The verandah floor is of concrete with stone foundations. Remnant trees from the period of Douglas' ownership are around the homestead. As the home has not been lived in for some time it is not fully maintained.
The selector of the property, Harold Douglas, was one of six sons of Joe and Bell Douglas who established their farms in the Lakes area. Harold, one of the younger sons of Joe arrived at the Lakes with his father and brother (Jim) in 1900. Harold named his selection 'Kenmare' after their Victorian farm. Harold helped his parents build a four room house of mud bricks at 'The Lakes' while developing his property which ran from Wardering Lake to Robinson Road. Harold Douglas later donated 10 acres of land near his home for the hall site which after a ballot was named Kenmare. Douglas was chairman of the Hall Committee from 1922-1932. He farmed Kenmare until 1952 when he retired to Woodanilling. The property was then purchased by Roy Lines, a descendant of Oscar Lines, a commercial grape grower like Harold Douglas. In recent times the property has been sold to Ian and Brian Gumming of Wagin.
Original Materials: Some Modifications: Some
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| Photos: 4/00, 4/1, C4.10; "Round Pool to Woodanilling". | 1985 | ||
| John Bird;" Round Pool to Woodanilling", pp96, 97, 209, 265-266, 272-273 | 1985 |
Individual Building or Group
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| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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