Cambridge Villa (fmr)

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Cambridge Villa (fmr), 16 Clifton Street, a single storey, rendered masonry former house with a symmetrical facade has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a fine example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture; the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place. the place was built for Charles Wisbey, the first mayor of Bunbury, as is one of the few remaining examples in Bunbury of large residences built during the Gold rush period; the place was converted for use as a boarding house in the early 1900s and reflects the popularity of Bunbury as a seaside resort at this time.

Physical Description

Cambridge Villa (fmr), 16 Clifton Street is a single storey, rendered masonry, and former house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof which has been enclosed and now features aluminium windows together with a decorative timber frieze across the verandah section. The front door with side lights and modern security screen is under a small gable feature within the main roof. The protruding front rooms have double hung sash windows with modern security screens and timber shutters. Each gable end features decorative timber barge board.

History

Cambridge Villa, was built c 1890 for Charles Wisbey, the first mayor of Bunbury. Lot 103 was originally owned by James Cowle, who also owned the adjacent lots (104, 105, 253, 254 and 255). By 1886, the land was owned by Charles Wisbey, who in addition to being the first mayor of Bunbury was also the Sub-Inspector of Police, a hotel keeper at the Prince of Wales Hotel, a justice of the peace, a freemason and the Chief Steward of the Weslyan Church. In 1897, Cambridge Villa was listed as being owned by Wisbey’s wife. In the early 1900s, when Bunbury was becoming prominent as a sea side resort, the Wisbey house was converted for use as a boarding house. It was a popular boarding house for many years. Between 1931 and 1951 (no entries in earlier rate books found), 16 Clifton Street was owned and occupied by Grace Loveridge. However, there is no mention in the rate book of it being a boarding house during this period. Cambridge Villa was purchased by Frances and Ian Craig in 1985, who set up Calvary Welfare Services Inc and used the place as a base for their work and hostel. One room was set aside as an office. The Craigs had previously operated a hostel from the Esplanade Guest House to help the homeless and needy of the area. When the Calvary Hostel and office transferred to a Charles Street site, Cambridge Villa reverted to being a guest house. In 2009, Cambridge Villa offers backpacker accommodation and is called Wander Inn Bunbury Backpackers.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with much original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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House

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House, 8 Clifton Street, a single storey, rendered masonry, and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture; the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House, 8 Clifton Street is a single storey, rendered masonry, and iron duplex pair with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof supported by square timber posts. The protruding front rooms have double hung sash windows under separate corrugated iron awnings supported by timber brackets. The gable ends feature decorative timber elements. There is a rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a carport extension to one side. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary. Has been converted to a single house.

History

House, 8 Clifton Street was built c 1894 for Arthur Foreman. The rate book entry for 1899 recorded two cottages on the lot: one owned and occupied by Arthur Foreman, a storekeeper, and the other owned and occupied by J Flaherty, a labourer. Arthur Foreman had arrived in Bunbury from Albany in 1888 with a letter of introduction to Thomas Hayward, a prominent merchant, farmer and local government official. Hayward hired Foreman to work in his business and Foreman subsequently married Hayward’s daughter. Foreman was appointed manager of Hayward’s emporium when Hayward retired. Arthur Foreman was still the owner and occupier of 8 Clifton Street in 1921. At this time, his occupation was listed as merchant. In 1931, the two cottages on the same lot reappear in the rate books. Arthur Foreman owned both properties. He lived at No 10 (then No 29), while he rented No 8 (then No 27) to Christina Hunter. By 1941, ownership of the cottages had passed to Sophia Foreman, who lived at No 10. By this time, No 8 had been divided into two flats (8 and 8A Clifton Street). No 8 was occupied by Miss Elsegood and No 8A by J Needle. In 1951, Mrs Ethel Paisely owned the flats at 8 Clifton Street, still known as 8 and 8A. She lived at No. 8A while she rented No 8 to Henry Cutts. At some stage, the two houses were converted to a single dwelling.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining but alterations for conversion to a single residence. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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St Mary's Catholic School (fmr)

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St Mary's Church School (fmr), a timber and iron former school building, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place was established by the Sisters of Mercy and was the first Catholic school in South Bunbury. Its establishment reflects both the growth of the surburb and the invovlement of the Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia's education system at this time; the place is a simple example of the Federation Carpenter Gothic style of architecture; the place has landmark qualities and contributes to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

St Mary’s Church School, Columba Street is a single storey timber and iron former school building (now a church) designed in the Federation Carpenter Gothic style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. There is a rendered masonry façade to the building that was added at a later date. The roof is a simple gable roof clad with corrugated iron. Windows are timber framed double hung sashes.

History

St Mary’s Church School, in Columba Street, was opened and blessed by Bishop Mathew Gibney in 1904. Two classrooms were added to the original church in 1927 and were used until 1993. From 1955, the original school has been used for church purposes. Catherine McAuley (born Dublin, 1781) founded the Order of Mercy in 1824 to carry mercy to Dublin’s needy. Although it was not established as a religious institute, the order quickly became associated with the Catholic Church. Six Sisters of Mercy were chosen to travel to the colony of Western Australia, arriving in Fremantle on 8 January 1846. They were the first religious order of women in Australia and from Western Australia they established branches in the Eastern colonies. On arrival in Western Australia the Sisters initially lodged with a Protestant lady before moving into a four room cottage in St George’s Terrace, Perth, which became their temporary convent. The sisters soon opened a school for Catholics and Protestants alike, and they also began to take in orphans, including Aboriginal children. In June 1883, the Sisters of Mercy established a branch house in Bunbury. For 14 years, the Sisters occupied a two roomed cottage and taught in a small detached room. [The location of the convent and school room is not known.] To accommodate the increasing number of students, St Joseph’s Hall was built [now demolished]. Biship Gibney did not approve of the system of branch convents, whereby branches were dependent on the mother house. In accordance with his wishes, the Bunbury convent severed its connections with the Victoria Square community in 1897. At this time, there were four sisters, an assistant and a mother superior in Bunbury. From Bunbury, the Sisters of Mercy established themselves in Bridgetown and in 1915, they were asked by Archbishop Clune to take over the flourishing schools which had previously been run by the Sisters of St John of God in Greenbushes. In 1937 under the direction of the Most Reverend Dr Prendiville, Archbishop of Perth, the Sisters of Mercy in Bunbury and other parts of the State agreed to amalgamate with the Victoria Square convent for the benefits of uniformity in training and facilities for university education. Most agreed to do so at a meeting hosted by Prendiville in Bunbury in 1937. The Sisters of Mercy were mainly known for teaching and nursing but also ran and taught in primary and secondary schools, hospitals, orphanages and Magdalen homes. They are best known for expanding education in Western Australia from one student in 1846 to many schools in the State. On 8 October 1954, the Sisters of Mercy engaged A. D. Dalton to build a new brick convent school at Lot 170 Columba Street at an estimated cost of £7,500. The following year a separate new primary school was completed in Mary Street and the original school building was then used solely for church purposes.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible - related but different use to original, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with much original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only). The original form of the building is identifiable, despite major extensions, and a new brick facade.

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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Bishopscourt

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18566 St Boniface Anglican Cathedral & Bishopscourt

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Timber Mill worker's cottage

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Exterior: Appears fair with signs of deterioration.

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SITE The former Mill Worker's Cottage has some historic value as an example of relocated houses in the South West.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED

History

This cottage was a Group Settlement house and would have been built to standard plans developed by the Public Works Department. The house was transported to 63 Dodson Rd (cnr South Western Highway), by the Meyer family in the 1930s. The house was demolished c. 2005.

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DEMOLISHED

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DEMOLISHED

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Eleven Timber Worker Cottages (fmr)

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House, 1 Ednie Street, a single storey rendered masonry and iron house, House, 3 Ednie Street, a single storey timber and tiled house House, 5 Ednie Street, a single storey timber and tiled house House, 7 Ednie Street, a single storey timber and iron house House, 9 Ednie Street, a single storey timber and iron house House, 11 Ednie Street, a single storey timber and iron house House, 13 Ednie Street, a single storey timber and iron house House, 15 Ednie Street, a single storey timber and iron house have cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a good example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture; the place is part of the rare intact streetscape of Ednie Street which comprises a row of narrow-fronted near-identical timber and iron worker cottages. Numbers 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 are near identical. Numbers 1, 3 and 21 are different in style but contribute significantly to this rare intact streetscape and to the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

Ednie Street comprises a row of narrow-fronted near-identical timber and iron worker cottages which were in close proximity to the previous Bunbury-Perth Railway line. Numbers 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 are near identical. Numbers 1, 3 and 21 are different in style but contribute significantly to this rare intact streetscape. 1 Ednie Street House, 1 Ednie Street is a single storey rendered masonry and iron house constructed in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The gable ends have decorative timber fascias and finials. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets and frieze. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door with side and fanlights flanked on either side by two timber framed double hung sash windows. There is a rendered corbelled chimney with chimney pot evident. The house is situated at street level. There is a brick pier and timber picket fence to the front boundary line with a simple timber arbor with finial at the entrance gate. 3 Ednie Street House, 3 Ednie Street is a single storey timber and tiled house constructed as a simple example of a timber Federation Bungalow house. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles. The verandah is under a separate tiled roof supported by timber posts. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room under the main roof gable. There is one face brick corbelled chimney evident. There is a colourbond fence along the boundary line. A polyester awning and vegetation obscure the house making further description difficult. 5 Ednie Street House, 5 Ednie Street is a single storey, single room width, timber and tiled house with asymmetrical façade designed as a simple example of a timber Federation Bungalow house. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with tiles. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room under the main roof gable. A small separately roofed porch, supported by chamfered timber posts covers the front door with fan and sidelights. The front room has a fixed timber pane window with double hung sash windows on either side under a zincalume awning which has been added to the house. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line. House, 7 Ednie Street is a single storey, single room width, timber and iron house with asymmetrical façade designed as a simple example of a timber Federation Bungalow house. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with iron. The gable end features a small finial. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room under the main roof gable. A small separately bullnose roof porch has been more recently fully enclosed with weatherboards. The front room has a fixed timber pane window with double hung sash windows on either side under a zincalume awning. There is an asbestos fence to the front boundary line. House, 9 Ednie Street is a single storey, single room width, timber and iron house with asymmetrical façade designed as a simple example of a timber Federation Bungalow house. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with iron. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room under the main roof gable. The verandah has a separate iron roof supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets and is partly enclosed by a timber screen. The front door under the verandah has fan and sidelight on one side and modern security screen fitted. The front room has a modern aluminium window. House, 11 Ednie Street is a single storey, single room width, timber and iron house with asymmetrical façade designed as a simple example of a timber Federation Bungalow house. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is gabled and clad with iron. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room under the main roof gable. the small verandah has a separate iron roof supported by timber posts and is partly enclosed by a timber lattice screen. The front door under the verandah has fan and sidelight on one side and a modern security screen fitted. the front room has a modern aluminium window. There is a face brick and rendered corbelled chimney evident. There is a timber and iron carport addition to one side of the house. There is a low brick wall on the front boundary line. House 13- House, 13 Ednie Street is a single storey, single room width, timber and iron house with asymmetrical façade designed as a simple example of a timber Federation Bungalow house. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards and fibre cement sheeting. The roof is gabled and clad with iron. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room under the main roof gable. The small porch has a separate iron roof supported by timber posts and is partly enclosed by a timber lattice screen. The front door is under the porch. The front room has a timber double casement window. House 15- House, 15 Ednie Street is a single storey, single room width, timber and iron house with asymmetrical façade designed as a simple example of a timber Federation Bungalow house. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards and fibre cement sheeting. The roof is gabled and clad with iron. The front elevation is asymmetrical with a protruding front room under the main roof gable. The small porch has a separate roof and is enclosed by fibre cement sheeting. The front door is under the porch and has a modern security screen fitted. The front room has a timber double hung sash windows. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

House 1- House, 1 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction for the houses is estimated as c 1900 as no entries for the lot could be found in the available Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1920/21. It is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by the King family as in 1921, George King owned four houses in the street. In 1920, House, 1 Ednie Street, was owned and occupied by Frederick Seldon, an accountant. Seldon sold the property to Z Christian the following year, when it became the home of H A Christian, a railway employee. In 1931, the house was numbered 2 Ednie Street. At this time, it was owned by Laura and occupied by William Heeps. On 20 March 1941, Axel Nilsson (then the owner), sold House, 1 Ednie Street to Ken Gardner. At the time of sale, tenant Sydney Stafford had to move out so the new owner could move in. Kenneth Gardiner was still the owner and occupier then years later. House 3- House, 3 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction of the houses is estimated as c 1900. It is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by the King family as in 1921, George King owned four houses in the street. In 1920, House 3 Ednie Street, was initially owned and occupied by W Jones. During this time, Jones sold it to F Williams, who leased the house to a Mr Hewitt (a postal worker) and then W Clarke (a railway worker). In 1931, the house was numbered 4 Ednie Street. At this time, it was owned and occupied by James Muir. Muir was still the owner in 1941, but during that year, he sold the house to Lalla Smith. Prior to purchasing the property, Smith had lived there as a tenant. Lalla Smith was still the owner and occupier in 1951. House 5- House, 5 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction of the houses is estimated as c 1900. It is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by the King family as in 1921, George King owned four houses in the street. William Vaughan, who worked for the Western Australian Government Railways, owned and occupied House, 5 Ednie Street from at least 1921 until at least 1951. In 1931, the house was numbered 6 Ednie Street. House 7- House, 7 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction of the houses is estimated as c 1900. It is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by the King family as in 1921, George King owned four houses in the street. In 1920, House 7 Ednie Street was owned and occupied by Ellen Forrest. By the following year, it was owned and occupied by William Clarke. By 1931, at which time the house was numbered 8 Ednie Street, it was owned by Thomas Williams and occupied by Harriett Mortimer. In 1941, Thomas sold the property to Herron Williams who moved into the house at this time. In 1951, House, 7 Ednie Street was owned and occupied by Henry and Margaret Linscer. House 9- House, 9 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction of the houses is estimated as c 1900. It is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by the King family as in 1921, George King owned four houses in the street. House, 9 Ednie Street, was owned and occupied by Amelia Nicholls from at least 1920 until c 1945. In 1931, the house was numbered 10 Ednie Street. In 1951, House, 9 Ednie Street was owned and occupied by Henry Bold. House 11- House, 11 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction of the houses is estimated as c 1900. It is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by the King family as in 1921, George King owned four houses in the street. In 1920, House, 11 Ednie Street, was owned and occupied by C Elliot, a grocer. The following year, Captain Jessie Riggs moved into the house though Elliot retained ownership. Alfred Holloway owned and occupied the house in 1931, at which time it was numbered 12 Ednie Street. By 1941, House 11 Ednie Street was owned by Mary Fellow and occupied by Fred Turner, and then B Mills. In 1951, it was owned and occupied by Olive Haddow. House 13- House, 13 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction for the houses is estimated as c 1900 as no entries for the lot could be found in the available Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1920/21. House, 13 Ednie Street was owned by George King from at least 1920 until his death in 1941. It was then owned by his estate until at least 1951. As George King also owned the houses at 15,17 and 19 Ednie Street, and a Mary King owned the land at No 21, it is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by King. From the 1920s until at least the 1950s, the house was leased to a succession of tenants. George McKenzie, a printer, lived in the house in 1920 and in 1931, at which time it was numbered 14 Ednie Street, Eliza McKenzie was listed as the occupant. Williams Mills and then P Williams lived in House, 13 Ednie Street in 1941 and E K Kerrison was the occupant in 1951. House 15- House, 15 Ednie Street was built around the same time as the other houses in the street (except for No 21, which was built c 1935). The date of construction for the houses is estimated as c 1900 as no entries for the lot could be found in the available Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1920/21. House, 15 Ednie Street was owned by George King from at least 1920 until his death in 1941. It was then owned by his estate until at least 1951. As George King also owned the houses at 15,17 and 19 Ednie Street, and a Mary King owned the land at No 21, it is possible that the street was subdivided and/or developed by King. From 1920s until at least the 1950s, the house was leased to a succession of tenants. Albert Barker, a railway employee, lived in the house in 1920. By 1921, W McClune was the occupant. George Bewshen lived in House, 15 Ednie Street in 1941 and P H Lyon and then J Mills were the occupants in 1951. The former workers cottages on the south side of Ednie Street, numbering from 1 – 21 (odd numbers only) are a reminder of when workers lived close to their place of work, such as the nearby railway and port.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium to High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with much original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition generally assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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Doctors' Surgery site

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Statement of Significance

DEMOLISHED The cottages represented a skillful conversion of a pair of cottages into a single house by architect E G Cohen in the 1920s.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED

History

It is not known when this house was built. In the 1920s, architect E G Cohen cleverly converted a pair of cottages into a single house. Eustace Cohen (born London, 1881) was articled to Thomas Lockwood and Sons at Chester before working for Guy Dawber. He emigrated to Western Australia due to ill health in 1904 and set up practice in Bunbury and Busselton (1906-1913). He moved to Perth in 1914, where he formed a partnership with Joseph Eales, trading as Eales and Cohen. Cohen was instrumental in bringing the Arts and Crafts movement to Western Australia. The earliest examples of his work in Bunbury and Busselton display his interpretation of vernacular homes in the Arts and Crafts manner. Dr Cullen operated a medical practice from this site. Other doctors formed a cluster of practices in the neighbourhood, with a surgery sited on each corner of the Spencer Street, Stirling Street, Parkfield Street, Edward Street block. They all enjoyed close proximity to the Bunbury Regional Hospital and St John of God Hospital. In 1952, builder P Hough was contracted to convert the house into two flats. The building was demolished in 1988 to make way for a new surgery operated by Dr Foster and Associates.

Integrity/Authenticity

DEMOLISHED

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No visible remains.

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House (fmr)

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House, 14 Edward Street, a single storey timber and iron house has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is an example of an Inter War Bungalow; the place contributes to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House (fmr), 14 Edward Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in the Inter war period. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards and cement fibre sheeting. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof supported by chamfered timber posts. The front door is set to one side giving the property an asymmetrical front façade. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line and proliferate foliage making further description difficult.

History

House, 14 Edward Street was built in 1932 by George Tobbit for £400 and is a typical timber house of the Inter-War period. . George Tobbit was a tally clerk with Millars Timber and Trading Company and had built a house next door at 16 Edward Street in 1912. His wife, Hannah, operated tea rooms and a business in Victoria Street during World War I. When George built this house, his son remained at No 16. In 1951, House 14 Edward Street was owned and occupied by Keith Craddock. House, 14 Edward Street has been used as commercial premises for several years. F K Thompson and Associates, land surveyors, purchased both 14 and 16 Edward Street in 1988 for their office and connected the two buildings with a walkway. By this time, No 16 had already been a commercial building for several years.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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House (fmr), 16 Edward Street, Bunbury

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Good.

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House (fmr), 16 Edward Street, a single storey timber and iron house constructed in 1912 has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a good example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture; the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

House (fmr), 16 Edward Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed in 1912 in the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron with a gablet. The verandah is under a continuous corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts. The symmetrical front façade has two sets of timber framed casement windows. The house is situated at street level. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

House, 16 Edward Street was built in 1912 by George Tobbit, a tally clerk with Millars Timber and Trading Company. Hannah Tobbit operated tea rooms and a business in Victoria Street during World War I. Lot 16 was originally part of Location 26, Governor James Stirling’s substantial land grant. Subsequent owners were George Eliot and William Spencer. Spencers’ sons subdivided the land in 1902 and in 1907, Tobbit purchased Lot 16 from Augustus Spencer. In 1932, George Tobbit built a smaller house next door at No 14. He moved in there while his son remained at No 16. House, 16 Edward Street was bought by school teacher Russell Fowler in 1938. He was soon transferred to Geraldton and rented the property to tenants until 1952, when it was sold to Harold and Vera Johnston. Percy Hough completed additions to the house in 1953. The Johnstons lived in the house until 1960, when it was bought by Elizabeth Teede as a rental property. Michael King, senior partner at the accounting firm King, Gibson, Lewis & Co bought House, 16 Edward Street in 1973. The firm spent $5,000 converting the house into commercial premises and it has continued to be a commercial building since that time. In 1988, F K Thompson and Associates purchased both No 16 and No 14 Edward Street for their office and connected the two buildings with a walkway. For further information, see the Documentary Evidence in Heritage Council of Western Australia, ‘Register of Heritage Places: Below Threshold – House, 16 Edward Street’, prepared by Irene Ham-Sauman, 1998.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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House, 12 Edward Street (formerly 9 Edward Street)

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Residence, 12 Edward Street, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • The place has had a long-term association with the Craddock family, who have been prominent in the local business community as proprietors of the Bon Marche store in Victoria Street since 1924. • The place helps to illustrate the standard of housing built for, and occupied by, successful businessmen in Bunbury during the early twentieth century. • The place is a good representative example of a Federation Bungalow residence.

Physical Description

Residence, 12 Edward Street, is a single storey rendered masonry dwelling with a corrugated steel hip and gable roof designed in the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The residence is set well back from the street on a large block. The hip and gable roof has large gables addressing the east and south with additional ridge gablets. The gable ends feature half timbering with timber brackets. The building has two rendered chimneys, one with a curved steel cowl. The front facade has a lean-to verandah, supported by round steel posts that returns along the eastern facade. The verandah has a raised concrete plinth accessed via sets of brick steps. Below the front gable is a projecting window bay. The bay has timber framed casement windows with square highlights. The main entry is located at the end of the verandah return. The property is enclosed to the front by a painted brick fence with vertical openings within the brickwork. A tiled pathway with planting either side leads to the dwelling. The large front yard features a pool to the east enclosed by a high steel fence with an attached ancillary building. An additional attached garage is located in the north-east corner of the property, accessible via a laneway to the rear. The front yard features a number of mature plantings extending along the inner fence line. The adjacent western block is vacant.

History

At the beginning of the 1890s, Bunbury had a population of only 572. By the end of that decade, the population had risen to 2,970 – reflecting the rate of increase experienced by the colony as a whole following the discovery of significant gold deposits. This was matched by improvements in infrastructure, including the opening of the Perth to Bunbury railway line in 1893 and significant development of the port. From this time on the town developed not only as an important regional centre, but also as a seaside tourist resort. Despite the adverse impact of war and depression, Bunbury continued to experience residential and business development during the Inter-War era, and the population reached around 6,000 in 1939. The ongoing development and consolidation of the town over time continues to be reflected in its local heritage places. Lot 14 (part of the future site of 12 Edward Street) was offered for sale as an “excellent building block” in June 1909. In 2022, real estate advertisements stated that the current house was built here in c.1910, to a design by local architect, Frederick Walter Steere – who had settled in Bunbury in c.1896-1897 and was responsible for the design of many of its notable buildings through until c.1934. Based on the readily available evidence it seems highly likely that this was the ‘Villa residence (Bungalow)’ in Edward Street, which Steere designed for Frederick Hamilton Rudolph (‘Fred’) Culen (partner and local representative of the Narrogin Trading & Agency Co) and his wife, Margaret Laura Cullen. Tenders for this building were called in September/October 1910. The following description indicates that this was a notable house for Bunbury at that time, and describes gable and window features that correspond with 12 Edward Street (noting that the arched approach to the main entry may have been either a garden feature or a former decorative detail formed by the original verandah posts and valances). Based on the evidence reviewed, none of the other houses along this short street appear to correspond with this description. A New Villa Residence. — There has just been completed in Edward-street for Mr. F. H. Cullen a charming villa residence, which must attract public attention on account of it neat and effective design. The style of the building is known as the English modern bungalow, which of recent years has become very popular both in the old country and the colonies. The special suitability of this style of building for our locality is well exemplified in this case, for although the building is comparatively small, and the ground space limited, the manner in which the building is broken up, the arrangement of the bay and square windows and gables, and the position it occupies on the site, ensure a sense of largeness and comfort, the principal entrance being approached through an arch of imposing design and inviting appearance. This style of building is rendered more serviceable on account of the many opportunities it affords for treating verandahs, so important a feature in our climate, in a manner which is attractive and original. The arrangement of the plan is very successful, the most favored aspect being secured to the principal rooms, and the opportunity is taken to make the whole of the hall space available in conjunction with the drawing-room should such be required. Ample cupboard room and other necessary conveniences are provided, and the bay and square window recesses add greatly to the general appearance, as well as making the best possible use of available space. The original feature of the internal finishing is the design of the doors and the manner in which the skirting and architraves intersect and are carried around the openings, avoiding many of the lodgements for dust which must exist in cases where blocks are utilised. The architect for the building is Mr. F. W. Steere, and the contractors Messrs. J. and H. Gibbs, who deserve every credit for the manner in which their contract has been completed. Cullen advertised his house for sale in 1918 (when he relocated to Perth), but the ownership has not been traced for the next few years. In 1928, the property was once again offered for sale, this time by then mortgagees: SUPERIOR BRICK RESIDENCE, EDWARD STREET, BUNBURY. THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1928, at 3 o'clock on the premises …….. All those pieces of land being lot 14 and part of lot 15 of Leschenault Location 26 on Plan 2388 and being the whole of the land comprised, in Certificates of Title Volume 370 Folio 142 and Volume 624 Folio 18 respectively. The Improvements — A well built brick residence containing 5 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, pantry and other conveniences. The grounds are laid out with tennis court and garden. In mid-1928 it was reported that it had been purchased by Louis John Craddock for approximately £1,100. He undertook immediate improvements at a value of £300 and settled here with his wife, Winifred and their sons. At the time of Louis’ death, it was stated that Craddock family had arrived in Bunbury in 1924, when L J (“Crad”) Craddock (c.1885-1952) purchased the Bon Marche drapery business from Harry Trenoweth. He maintained a long term association with the Bon Marche drapery and was: “at various times a member of the Bunbury Municipal Council, chairman of the Bunbury Traders' Association; president of the Bunbury Chamber of Commerce; executive member of the Bunbury Tourist Committee; president of the Bunbury Race Club; and patron of the Bunbury Cricket Association.” In 1936, Bunbury underwent a major reallocation of street numbers which resulted in the property changing from 9 Edward Street to its present address of 12 Edward Street. Winifred and Louis continued to live at 12 Edward Street until round the times of their deaths in 1951 and 1952 respectively and other members of the family continued to live here until 2021. In January 2022, the property was listed for sale.

Integrity/Authenticity

Authenticity: Medium-Low Integrity: High Date of survey: 2/1/2022

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Three Houses

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Attached House (fmr), 2 Eliot Street, one of a set of three, single storey, brick and iron terraces has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is an altered example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture; the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

Attached House (fmr), 2 Eliot Street is one of a group of three, single storey, brick and iron terraces (with No 4 and No 6), with an overall symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted brick. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with a small gable feature centred in the main roof. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof, also with small gable feature, supported by chamfered timber posts with decorative timber brackets with brick pillar and iron balustrade. The dividing parapet walls are visible through the verandah roof. There are decorative timber elements to the gable ends. The roof, front gable and verandah have been altered from the original both in terms of material and form. Each of the 3 units has a front door with side and fanlights fitted with modern security screens and a double hung sash window also fitted with modern security screens. There are two brick chimneys with rendered corbelling evident. The property is built on the boundary line and is elevated from street level with one, two and three steps (respectively) leading up to the front entrances. The outbuildings to the rear of the property have been demolished and later skillion additions added. Whilst much original fabric remains, particularly the roof, front verandahs and rear of the building and site have undergone change.

History

It is thought that Eliot Street is named for George Eliot, who arrived on the ‘Parmelia’ in 1829 when only twelve years old. He was later Resident Magistrate in Bunbury from 1840 to 1870. Once predominantly residential, many of the houses in Eliot Street have either been replaced with, or converted to, commercial properties. The date of construction of Attached House, 2 Eliot Street is not known as entries for the lot could not be found in the available Bunbury Rate Books prior to 1921. It is thought that the house was built c 1900 along with the attached houses at 4 and 6 Eliot Street. In 1921, William Brittain owned three attached houses in Eliot Street, as well as a number of other properties in Bunbury. The Eliot Street houses were occupied by John Culhane, a carpenter, Ann Nelson, a shopkeeper and Tom Griffiths, a shearer. By 1931, the houses were owned by Elizabeth Gale. At this time they were numbered 5, 7 and 9 Eliot Street and were occupied by Roy Smith (No 5), K A Smart (No 7) and Horace Smith (No 9). Elizabeth Gale owned the houses until at least the early 1950s and continued to let them to tenants. Roy Smith was still the tenant of No 2 (previously No 5) in 1951. Attached houses such as this were once common Bunbury and were usually built by developers as investment properties to lease to tenants. The three attached houses in Eliot Street are one of the few examples of this type remaining in Bunbury. Other examples of attached duplexes are extant in Charles, Symmons and Wittenoom Streets. At some stage, the houses at 2, 4 and 6 Eliot Street were converted to business use, reflecting the commercial spread of central Bunbury and the displacement of residential use. It is noted that some modifications have occurred to the front facade and the roof line of the attached houses. evidence of an earlier roof line is visible within the roof space and early photographs indicate that the front facade has undergone some alterations.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use different to original although compatible, medium term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity - alterations (particularly to verandahs, front elevation, roof and rear) but with much original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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Leschenault Cottage - Site

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Demolished.

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DEMOLISHED Cottage, Old Coast Road was an early rural cottage dating from the 1880s. It was asociated with Leshenault Park over the road.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED

History

It is thought that the house was constructed at some stage in the 1880s. Architect Eustace Cohen was responsible for designing and overseeing renovations in the 1920s. The building was closely connected to Leschenualt Park nearby, and was probably occupied by members of the Johnston family.

Integrity/Authenticity

DEMOLISHED May 1995.

Condition

DEMOLISHED

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Statement of Significance

The place has been assessed by the National Trust of Australia (WA) and has been entered in the Register held by that body as a classified building with the / following statement of signficiance: A gracious old home containing a wealth of historic data. Old cottage still standing and kept for store-room and historic reasons. The property was bought from Pearce Clifton by John Forster Johnson a successful dairy farmer in about 1880. The place has also been assessed by the Australian Heritage Commission and has been entered in the Register of the National Estate with the following statement of significance: A gracious old home containing a wealth of historic data. Old cottage still standing and kept for store-room and historic reasons. The property was bought from Pearce Clifton by John Forster Johnson a successful dairy farmer in about 1880.

Physical Description

Wattle & daub covered with weatherboards. The main single-storey weatherboard building was erected c. 1854-70 with encircling verandahs and a low protective roof. The walls are of adobe, clad with weatherboard, and the original shingles are covered with corrugated iron. Nearby is the original round stone water tank which is still in use. The complex, which is surrounded by attractive grounds, is a fine example of early vernacular building.

History

assessment 1982 Original Owner: Pearce Clifton Date of Original Construction: the Cottage 1843, the west wing about 1854 Architect & Builder not known

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Aboriginal site - Artefacts

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House - site

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DEMOLISHED

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED No visible remains

History

Prior to demolition, this cottage represented a good example of a simple, narrow-fronted worker's home.

Integrity/Authenticity

DEMOLISHED

Condition

DEMOLISHED

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The Pines & mature pine trees

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Council advises demolition was for development purposes, date unsure

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DEMOLISHED The Pines has historic significance as the home of local business identity and town councillor, Charles Eggleston. It was a good example of the period.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED No visible remains. Demolished 2004

History

The Pines, was constructed for local businessman Charles Eggelston in 1898. It was a large brick and iron bungalow. Eggelston was responsible for building the Grand Temperance Hostel and the Federal (later Highway) Hotel and operated several businesses in Bunbury including a barber shop and an American novelty shop. Eggelston was also a town councilor for many years. The house was named "The Pines” because of the large number of pine trees planted on the eight acre property, remnants of which were still extant in 2000. Eggleston also operated a market garden from the property. During World War II, the house was used by the military authorities as a munitions post to guard against possible Japanese invasion. The site was chosen as it was on an elevated position and six 45 pound guns were mounted at the rear of the home. The house was sold in 1945 for £1,000, which was readily recouped by the new owners through the sale of some of the pine trees. In 2000, it was recorded that the house was in good condition and had been largely unaltered. It was also noted that the block was unusually large for an inner city block at this time. In 2004, the City of Bunbury granted approval for the demolition of the house.

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DEMOLISHED

Condition

DEMOLISHED

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St David's Anglican Rectory (fmr) & Camphor Laurel Tree

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St David’s Anglican Rectory (fmr), a single storey timber weatherboard and tile hous, an mature Camhor Laurel Tree, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture; the place contributes to the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

St David’s Anglican Rectory (fmr) at 15 Forrest Ave is a single storey timber weatherboard and tile house designed as an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are face brick and timber weatherboard. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with tiles with ridge tiles missing in some areas. There is a timber slatted half gable. The verandah has a continuous tiled roof supported on brick pillars. There is a lean-to verandah on one side supported by steel posts. There is a face brick chimney evident. There is a high colourbond fence prohibiting further description. The building was relocated to this site in 1953.

History

St David’s Anglican Rectory was built in 1904 for the rector of the adjacent St David’s Church (now demolished). Both buildings were located in Spencer Street, South Bunbury. In 1933, Duce Memorial Hall was built on this site through a donation from Mrs Mary Duce to commemorate the parish work of her husband, John Duce. In 1953, the hall was relocated to Spencer Street for the use of the Sisters of St Elizabeth of Hungary. It was later relocated to Australind (near St Nicholas Church). St David’s Anglican Rectory was relocated to this site in 1953 (essentially a swap with the hall) and has been used as a private residence since that time. St David’s Church was demolished in the 1960s. The Underwood family operated the Forrest Avenue Post Office from the front of the rectory for some years. [It is not clear if this was a separate building or part of the former rectory itself.] The post office is now closed. The former rectory has been changed significantly over the years, including replacement of the original weatherboards with brick, replacement of windows and substantial additions. The original iron roof has also been replaced with tiles. The large camphor laurel tree was planted c. 1896. The tree is located on the southern side of the property. Despite being heavily pruned to limit encroachment onto the neighbouring property, the tree is in a healthy condition (1999 MHI).

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially understandable, current use compatible, long term sustainability unknown). Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with some original fabric remaining. Place has been relocated. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as poor to fair (assessed from streetscape survey only). Unable to conclusively determine exterior condition of building fabric as the place is entirely surrounded by vegetation and fences. 100 year old camphor laurel tree on the fence line appears healthy.

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Bunbury Fire Station and Fire Officers House

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Federal Hotel (fmr)

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Federal Hotel (fmr), a two-storey rendered brick and tile building, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a good example of a building modified in the Inter-War Art Deco style; the place has landmark qualities and contributes significantly to the streetscape and the community's sense of place; it is historically linked to several other hotels in Bunbury built during the Gold Boom period in the late 1890s. The Federal Hotel was the first hotel in the South Bunbury area, reflecting the growth of the suburb at that time; and, the Federal Hotel (fmr) has continuing social value for the residents of South Bunbury, especially for members of sporting clubs, and has always ben a popular 'local' pub.

Physical Description

Federal Hotel (fmr) is a two-storey rendered brick and tile building constructed initially in the Federation Filigree style of architecture with later modifications in the Inter-War Art Deco style. The walls are rendered brick and the roof is hipped and clad with Marseille tiles. Facing the street intersection there are two wings set end to end at an angle to each other with a curved, low parapeted joining piece nestling in the angle between the two. This curved portion has a cantilevered balcony with a deep rendered balustrade and flat concrete hood terminating against a vertical fin. The walls behind the balcony are largely of curved glass. This element sets up a play of horizontal and vertical planes typical of Art Deco design. A further vertical emphasis is given by an exhaust tower at the south end of the south pointing wing. It sits prominently on the "Highway Corner" and has been altered and extended along the Forrest Avenue frontage several times [including 1956; 1968; 1973; 1976]. The Art Deco styling was enhanced during the 1968 alterations. The hotel name is emphasised in large gold integrated lettering on the semi-circular cantilevered balcony at the main office/dining entrance. In 2011 renovations and additions were approved and constructed. There is now a large addition for a 'Dan Murphy's' liquor outlet.

History

It is thought that Charles L. Hastie built the two-storey Federal Hotel for Charles Eggleston in 1897. Eggleston was a Bunbury Councillor and a member of the Bunbury Water Board in 1906, the board’s inaugural year. He later owned the Grand Central Hostel (1910) in Victoria Street. The 'Bunbury Herald' reported on 6 July 1897 that ‘the inception of the first suburban hotel in Bunbury is another substantial evidence of the advancement of our town and the growing importance of the latest addition to our municipality governed area. The building is a very handsome and imposing one, and is the only two-storey building in the town outside the old town boundary…the bar-room is a handsome one facing the Vasse, Blackwood and Swamp Roads and is fitted with a semi-circular bar.’ The hotel opened for business on 6 July 1897 and being located on the junction of two roads it was in an ideal position to cater to passing travellers coming into Bunbury from the south. It was also frequented by new residents of the nearby Stirling Estate, which was later known as the Tree Street area. It is thought that the hotel had the first outdoor beer garden in Western Austarlia and was a very popular hotel for honeymooners. In later years the hotel was the favourite “watering hole” of the South Bunbury Football Club and today it still remains a popular venue for several sporting clubs. The hotel was completely remodeled in 1925 and further alterations were made in 1938. Owners Roy and Keith Hancock changed the name after World War II to Highway Hotel and built a major extension along the Blackwood Road ( now called Forrest Avenue).

Integrity/Authenticity

Moderate degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity - alterations but with much original fabric remaining (These statements based on street survey only). Original hotel had cast iron lace verandahs and a hairdressing saloon was attached to the eastern end of the Hotel. Both features have disappeared through extensions and alterations over the years.

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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King Cottage

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• 02535 Post Box, Kings Cottage

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• 02535 Post Box, Kings Cottage

Statement of Significance

King Cottage Museum, a simple vernacular brick and timber shingle former house, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a rare example of a picturesque Georgian Survivial rural cottage which is in sound condition; the place has historic value as marking an early main route through the Stirling Estate (Location 26); the place provides evidence of brickmaking and bricklaying in the early years of settlement in the district and is a fine example of a mid to late nineteenth century artisan's dwelling of the south west; and, the place has strong landmark qualities that contribute to the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

King Cottage Museum at 77 Forrest Ave is a single storey, brick and shingle house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are hand made face brick (possibly made from clay dug on the site) constructed using English and Flemish bond patterns. The structure has a high pitched shingle roof. The façade is symmetrical with a central front door flanked on either side by two sets of timber framed casement windows. The verandah has a separate shingled roof supported on chamfered timber posts and wraps around both sides of the building. The shingles and verandah roofs are reconstructions of 1988. There is a face brick chimney evident. The joinery includes casement windows, which, like the main doors, are glazed with multiple panes. The west side verandah is enclosed and incorporates the vestry door of St Paul's Pro-Cathedral. The place has a rectangular plan of three linked rooms with surrounding verandah and skillion roofs enclosing a pair of brick rooms and flanking timber framed enclosures. The outbuildings have been erected and extended over time to house machinery and vehicles from a bygone era. The place is a marker of the former road (formerly the Blackwood and Dardanup Road, now Forrest Avenue) from the Bunbury town-site to the Preston River ford at Picton. The site includes a functionally designed, red cast-iron letter receiver embossed VR 1897. The central cottage form appears with similar windows at House at 82 Stirling Street.

History

King Cottage was built c 1880 by Henry King, a noted brick maker and layer. The land was originally part of Location 26, owned by the first Governor of Western Australia, Sir James Stirling. King and his wife Susannah (nee Ruskin) originally lived in rental accommodation at Lot 9, Wollaston Street, Bunbury. They had four sons - James, George, Harry and John - born between 1856 and 1874. Originally known as “Lamorna”, the cottage was built on a ten acre lot on the outskirts of Bunbury. At the time, the road was called Mill Road as it led from the town to William Forrest’s flour mill. According to an 1893 survey, five acres of King’s land was resumed for the Perth to Bunbury Railway. Henry King died on 8 January 1899, aged 67. His wife Susannah died in 1912 at the age of 78. Both are buried at St Mark’s Anglican Church in Picton. The cottage was then inherited by William King, a retired prospector, and after his death, the place was passed on to William King, Henry and Susannah’s grandson. Members of the King family continued to live in the cottage during this time. On 28 February 1925, title to the cottage was transferred to Henry Carlson, a farmer from Balingup. The Carlsons subdivided and sold off the land but continued to live in the cottage until 1967, when it was purchased by the (then) Town of Bunbury. The building was leased to the Bunbury Historical Society for use as a local history museum, which was officially opened on 17 November 1968. The name King Cottage dates from this time. King Cottage continues to operate as a local history museum and houses many items of local historical interest from the period 1880 to 1920 (the period of King family ownership). One item of interest is the 1897 Post Box located out the front of the museum.The cast iron Victorian post box was constructed by J & E Ledger, Perth, in 1887. It is one of four known letter receivers located around Bunbury for mail services. This one was located outside the Rose Hotel for many years, until it was relocated to King Cottage. Similar mail boxes were located outside the Parade Hotel (1894) and Chadd & Whitty’s Red Mill Store (1866). The Australind & Districts Historical Society received one of Bunbury’s original post boxes as a donation from Australia Post. The fourth one is still in use and is located at the Picton Post Office. This history is partly based on the Documentary Evidence in Heritage Council of Western Australia, 'Register of Heritage Places: King Cottage', prepared by Ian Molyneux, 1997.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).Operates as a museum of local history to reflect life at the turn of the century, and is well-maintained.

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Post Box, Kings Cottage

Parent Place or Precinct

00339 King Cottage

Condition

Appears in Good condition, but needs repainting to highlight the design and date lettering.

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Statement of Significance

DELETE ENTRY -combine with King Cottage Entry B049

Physical Description

Functionally designed, red cast-iron letter receiver embossed VR 1897.

History

The cast iron Victorian post box was constructed by J & E Ledger, Perth, in 1887. It is one of four known letter receivers located around Bunbury for mail services. This one was located outside the Rose Hotel for many years, until it was relocated to King Cottage. Similar mail boxes were located outside the Parade Hotel (1894) and Chadd & Whitty’s Red Mill Store (1866). The Australind & Districts Historical Society received one of Bunbury’s original post boxes as a donation from Australia Post. The fourth one is still in use and is located at the Picton Post Office.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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