Local Government
Boddington
Region
Peel
Williams Rd Marradong
MHI states location is on Pinjarra-Williams Rd
Mokine Homestead
Boddington
Peel
Constructed from 1865
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Dec 2014 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 23 Mar 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jun 2011 | B | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 15 Nov 1995 | 2 | |
Mokine Homestead is associated with original settlers in the Marradong area. Captain Fawcett was an important member of the community, in terms of establishing governmental and political organisation. The homestead is made of stone, which is considered a rare construction material, especially in the current time. The home also provides proof of prior flour milling.
Mokine Homestead is a residence constructed of local stone and brick with a corrugated iron roof. The front of the home has been lightened in cement rendering and the front of the building is bordered with a bull-nose veranda.
The area surrounding Mokine Homestead was claimed to be a good source of red clay for aboriginal groups in the mid 1800's. They used the clay for body paint and cultural ceremonies. This area is said to be a site of many aboriginal burials. The name "Mokin" originated from the aboriginal word 'Mokeup' which refers to the abundance of water at the site. Captain Fawcett worked with aboriginal groups as he said that they tended to be ideal shepherds. He eventually, after spending most of his time in the Pinjarra region, settled in Mokine. In 1865, it was understood that he constructed this homestead from part of a mill. Additions were made at about the same time of Captain Fawcett's death. Afterwards, it became the home for his son, father of Charles and Allen. Family members still reside at the homestead. Captain Fawcett was the first Chairperson on the Murray Road Board. His son, T. J. H. Fawcett, was the first chairperson of the Marradong Road Board.
Medium/High
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington". | |||
| Municipal Heritage Inventory | 2000 | ||
| Western Australian Heritage Council |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Other Asbestos |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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