Yoonderup

Statement of Significance

• The place is an excellent intact example of the Inter War Old English style executed in limestone which still retains a strong street presence despite the adjacent developments. • The place has historic value for its association with William Mann MLC who represented the region for 25 years whilst maintaining his business in Busselton as the proprietor of the local newspaper the South Western News. • The construction of this generous home in 1914 demonstrates the confidence in the future economy of the region felt by the leading members of the community. • The place has social value for its demonstration of a large home built for professional men and their families in the early 20th century. It contributes to the community sense of place for its unchanged presence in the streetscape since 1914

Physical Description

An ‘L’ shaped plan limstone house with gables presenting at the ends of the legs of the plan and a centrally located door sheltered by a verandah that links both legs of the ‘L’ plan. The windows visible from the street are multi paned timber sash windows and the gable features half timbered detail. The front door has side lights and is accessed by a concrete ramp to the verandah. New two storey buildings of a contemporary design are located to the rear and sides of the original residence diminishing its original garden setting.

History

This residence was built in 1914 for the owner and occupants William Joseph Mann and his wife Barbara Richardson. The design of the residence was prepared by Bunbury based architects, Eales and Cohen. Tenders were called in December 1913 for contractors to undertake the construction (exclusive of the stone walling). The origin of the name 'Yoonderup' for the house is not known but it may to be a version of 'Yunderup' a place name associated with locations in the Shire of Murray. William Mann (1875-1951) was a printer and proprietor of the South Western News who operated his business from premises in Prince Street Busselton. He and Barbara married in 1901 and the couple had seven children. William Mann was elected in 1926 to represent the South West Province in the MLC and held office until his death in 1951. After her husband's death, Barbara Mann appears to have relocated to Perth and previous research has determined that the house was occupied by her sister in law Esther Hastwell, nee Mann and her husband Walter Hastwell who designated his occupation as a publisher and stationer. Aerial photographs indicate that the house was originally located in a large lot with many mature trees. In 2015, the lot was cleared apart from the original residence and a group of commercial units were constructed to the rear and sides of the building. Since that time there has been little change to the form and extent of the original building

Integrity/Authenticity

High/Moderate

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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