Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
110 Pomeroy Rd Walliston
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1920, Constructed from 1912
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 |
· The trees have aesthetic value as a well-established and well maintained group of trees · The site has social value as the location of many social gatherings for the community since the 1920s
Significant cluster of trees planted either side of the road in the vicinity of no. 110 Pomeroy Road. The trees are native eucalypts that have grown to such an extent that their canopies now intertwine to create a striking short stretch of leafy avenue.
Technology, domestic activities, horticulture, community services 1912 - house 1920 - avenue of trees along Pomeroy Rd
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High
Trees - good This site was the home of Emma Wallis (nee Green) (1852-1931) who was widowed in 1911. She moved from her former home and orchard 'Orangedale' which she had established with her husband John Wallis to this property which she named ‘Woodlands’. Emma built a new house at the Pomeroy Road property and with her daughter planted the Eucalypts on the property, the most spectacular of which now form an avenue either side of Pomeroy Road. Emma Wallis established a productive orchard at this property as well as a spectacular garden that was well known in the district. The gardens were chosen as the venue for local weddings and social events. The avenue of trees planted c1920 are a remnant of the former lush garden.
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MOV, pp.81 - 83 |
Individual Building or Group
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Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
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OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
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