Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
Freshwater Bay Peppermint Grove
Roe & Hobbs (No. 42), Burt (No. 41) and Forrest (No. 40) Boatsheds
Roe & Hobbs, Burt and Forrest Boatsheds
Peppermint Grove
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1920
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 May 2019 | |
| State Register | Registered | 01 Jun 2012 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 | |
This group of weatherboard and galvanised iron boatsheds, in Federation Vernacular style, have cultural significance because: the boatsheds formed the early accommodation for the Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, which was a popular institution amongst Peppermint Grove residents; the boatsheds reflect the nature and standard of accommodationfor early boating clubs; the boatsheds are part of the Keane's Point cultural group and townscape area.
The boatsheds are straightforward examples of their genre, but made more picturesque by their grouping and being located on the well lit southern foreshore. The boatsheds are unusual in having been relocated from another nearby site. This probably meant that the piled footings were renewed at that time.
The Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club was formedas a 'Boating Club' in 1896, and became a 'yacht club' in 1903, the club received its Royal Charter in 1934. In 1903 a clubhouse was built on the Irvine Street jetty, and a new slipway was added c.190S. The boatsheds have been dated to about 1913 to 1920. In 1936 the club moved to the Keane's old residence on Keane's point, and the boat sheds were transported across the bay to their present positron. The Yacht Club was a popular institution among Peppermint Grove residents and had a junior division for the local youth. Many of the stalwart members of the Peppermint Grove, such as Chief Justice McMillan and William Evans, held key positions in the club. Considerable historical significance.
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Pascoe | Western Australia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 119 | Municipal Inventory |
| 120 | Municipal Inventory |
Rarity
Boatsheds of this period located on foreshores are becoming
increasingly rare.
Representativeness
The grouping reflects the nature and standard of
accommodation of early boating clubs. The form of the
boatsheds is typical of boatsheds from the WorldWar Iperiod,
built simply from the most available materials, in a time of
material shortages.
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10163 | Pylon inspection of boatshed Number 41 | Report | 2010 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Boatshed |
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Steel |
| Wall | TIMBER | Log |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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