Local Government
Gosnells
Region
Metropolitan
105 Mills Rd Martin
Previously listed as 99 Mills Rd; includes 41 Station St
Martin Farm
Martin House
Gosnells
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1908
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Sep 2016 | Category 3 | |
The group of buildings have historic value as a demonstration of the development of farming practice throughout the 20th century. The place has historic value for its association with the Martin family who made a significant contribution to the establishment and ongoing development of the region which was named ‘Martin’ in recognition of this contribution.
Martin Farm comprises a collection of buildings, all of single storey construction and some displaying traditional building construction. The main house is of timber framed construction with hipped iron roof and tall brick chimney and is situated within the middle of the property. The verandah canopy forms part of the main roof line and has fibro panelling to the balustrade. The majority of the structures on the site are non-historic sheds arranged in an organic manner with garden and plantings between the structures.
This property was associated with Edward Victor Martin (1901-1981). Edward Martin was born in the Goldfields and his parents relocated to the Gosnells area in the early 20th century. Edward Martin was a labourer who married Edna Rosa Wilby (1906-1978) in 1934. The extended Martin family were active community members during the early 20th century when Gosnells was being established. Edward Martin made a major contribution as a member of the Gosnells Road Board and Shire Council for 41 years and was Chairman of the Gosnells Road Board from 1950-1951. He was made a Freeman of the City in 1972. The Shire of Gosnells recognised his contribution by naming the suburb adjacent to his home 'Martin' in 1974. The suburb name also recognises more broadly his family who were pioneers of Gosnells. This property of two lots was developed by the Martin family throughout the 20th century and features buildings of different ages and building materials. The site includes two residences and several farm buildings that demonstrate simple construction methods probably dating from the inter-war period.
Integrity: High degree Authenticity: Moderate degree
Good
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| Wise's post office directories, 1917-1920 | |||
| Local Studies Collection; "Martin Family". | City of Gosnells - Local History Collection | ||
| Landgate aerial photographs |
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| MAR4 | Municipal Inventory |
| 208915 | GIS Property Number |
Historic Site
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| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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