Chinese market garden (fmr) - site

Author

Shire of Kalamunda

Place Number

10371

Location

20 Lenori Rd Gooseberry Hill

Location Details

375 Canning Rd - Cnr Pomeroy Rd

Local Government

Kalamunda

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

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 21 Jul 1997 Category 4

Statement of Significance

The site has historic value for its association with the Chinese market gardeners who formerly occupied the site and were important in the establishment of commercial gardens in the district

History

The site to the rear of this lot is adjacent to a waterway which was apparently used by Chinese market gardeners for growing crops. Little information is currently available about the nature and extent of the market gardens or when they were in existence.

Other Keywords

Management Category 4: Recognise and interpret the site if possible.
Archaeological investigations may be undertaken prior to
any future works.

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Immigration, emigration & refugees
OCCUPATIONS Rural industry & market gardening

Creation Date

22 Jan 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.