Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Location
Millars Rd Jarrahdale
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | UNKNOWN | 14 Jul 1997 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 1B | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 19 Sep 2022 | Category 3 | |
Statement of Significance
Significant for its association with the opening of the timber industry in Jarrahdale which was the basis for the development of the Jarrahdale townsite. Part of the group of historié buildings in the historic Jarrahdale townsite.
Physical Description
The remaining structures of the sawmill complex. The mill - the fourth No. 1 to be built - is Located on the south bank of the Gooralong Brook, originally containing 28 saw benches, and adjacent to a second sawmill (demolished). The timber store, c1913, is of undressed pole construction with corrugated iron walls and roof set low in a valley near the Gooralong Brook. Located on the site of the original No. 1 mill.
History
Refer National Trust Historic Places Assessment Form - Jarrahdale Townsite
Condition
Fair
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SJ5-11 | Local Heritage Survey |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
| Present Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
Creation Date
29 Mar 2007Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Oct 2023Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.