Granny Graham's House - Site of

Author

Shire of Brookton

Place Number

08852

Location

Withall St Brookton

Location Details

Local Government

Brookton

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

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 31 Jul 1996 5

Statement of Significance

Social value: The site is of note as Granny Graham provided an important service for families at a time when there was little formal medical care available.

Physical Description

The house was occupied by Granny Graham, a long serving midwife for many women in the district.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of Original Fabric: Nothing Remains

Condition

Site Only

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Local heroes & battlers

Creation Date

15 Jul 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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